Work likely to get affected as SAT now has only one member

The functioning of SAT which hears appeals against orders by the capital markets regulator is likely to be affected after the retirement of the presiding officer. SAT has a sanctioned strength of three judges. The lack of a presiding officer will lead to an increase in litigation as appeals filed before SAT against adjudication orders passed by Sebi will remain pending, said securities lawyers.

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