Description
RTI appeal filed by an anonymous appellant seeking certified records from SEBI regarding regulatory actions, trading account restrictions, and SEBI-NSE correspondence related to Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd.
Summary
This order pertains to RTI Appeal No. 6776 of 2026 filed by an anonymous appellant before the Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 at SEBI. The appellant had originally filed an RTI application on February 18, 2026 seeking certified documentary records related to regulatory actions taken by SEBI and/or NSE against Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd. SEBI’s CPIO responded on February 24, 2026, following which the appellant filed this appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00087) on February 25, 2026.
Key Points
- Appellant is anonymous; application filed via RTI MIS portal on February 18, 2026
- CPIO responded on February 24, 2026; appeal filed on February 25, 2026
- Information sought relates exclusively to Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd.
- Appellant explicitly requested certified copies of records, not website redirects or public announcements
- Six broad categories of information were sought covering regulatory actions, trading account data, custody/management of affected accounts, regulatory framework, client grievances, and SEBI-NSE correspondence
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes are introduced by this order. This is a procedural RTI appellate matter.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements for market participants. The matter concerns SEBI’s obligation to disclose or withhold information under the RTI Act regarding Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd.
Important Dates
- February 18, 2026: Original RTI application filed by appellant
- February 24, 2026: CPIO, SEBI responded to the RTI application
- February 25, 2026: Appellant filed the first appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00087)
- March 24, 2026: Appeal order issued
Impact Assessment
This RTI appeal has no direct market or operational impact. It is a transparency and information-access matter concerning historical regulatory actions against Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd. The outcome may affect the availability of public information about the broker’s regulatory history, client account handling, and investor grievances, but does not create new obligations for market participants.
Impact Justification
Routine RTI appeal concerning information requests about a specific broker (Unicorn Securities Pvt. Ltd.); no new regulatory policy or market-wide impact.