September 13, 2026

Section 1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement – The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

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1. Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.