A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INSIDER TRADING LAWS

Abstract

Insider trading, the occurrence of which has become rampant in many industrialized countries, the research seeks to examine the legal mechanism prevalent in India that prohibits insider trading and certain laws which are against insider trading and violation of which can lead to penalties and moreover imprisonment. The research shall further talk about insider trading laws in various countries and with also show comparison between the laws of India and United States. Various significant definitions are also stated in this research which is of primary importance to understand what Insider Trading means and how it is undertaken.