Gautam Adani Ordered by US Court to Disclose Any Promise or Agreement Behind DOJ’s Dismissal Request

A US federal court directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit by July 15 disclosing whether any promise, offer or agreement was linked to the US Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal indictment against him and seven others in an alleged bribery case.

Cheque Issued by a Dissolved Company Cannot Be Legally Enforceable: Karnataka High Court Rules

The Karnataka High Court ruled that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot continue against a former director when a cheque was issued after the company’s dissolution. The Court held that a dissolved company lacks legal existence, making such cheques legally unenforceable.

US DOJ Calls Gautam Adani Prosecution a “Name and Shame” Case, Seeks Permanent Dismissal of All Charges

The US Department of Justice informed a federal court that the prosecution against Gautam Adani was effectively a “name and shame” case lacking any realistic prospect of trial. The DOJ defended its request to dismiss all charges with prejudice, preventing any future revival.

Mamaearth’s Rs.135 Cr Fluence Pharma Acquisition: JSA Advises the Deal

Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of Mamaearth, has acquired a 58% stake in Fluence Pharma Private Limited for Rs.135 crore. JSA Advocates & Solicitors acted as legal counsel, advising Honasa on the strategic stake acquisition transaction.

AZB & Partners Advises Meta on USD 900 Million Investment in CRED

AZB & Partners advised Meta Platforms on its USD 900 million investment in CRED (Dreamplug Technologies Private Limited), handling the transaction from due diligence to closing. The deal included primary and secondary investments, marking a major corporate and startup funding milestone.

Gautam Adani Case: US Judge Questions DOJ Over Dropping Criminal Charges, Seeks More Details

A US judge sought details from the Justice Department over its decision to drop criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani. The court deferred formal dismissal of the case, while Adani’s lawyers had requested closure after prosecutors decided not to continue pursuing the allegations.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Acts as Legal Counsel to Jio Platforms in Proposed IPO

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel to Jio Platforms Limited for its proposed initial public offering of equity shares. The company has filed a draft red herring prospectus for an offer of up to 270 million equity shares as part of the proposed IPO.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises SolarSquare on USD 53 Million Series C Funding Led by B Capital

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised SolarSquare Energy Private Limited on its USD 53 million (around INR 508 crore) Series C funding round. Led by B Capital, the investment also saw participation from Lightspeed, Lowercarbon Capital, Good Capital, Zerodha, and Better Capital.

Kanga & Co Advises M.K. Sons Fine Jewels On Initial Public Offering

M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited has proposed an IPO of up to 17 million equity shares, comprising a fresh issue of 13.6 million shares and an offer for sale of 3.4 million shares. Kanga & Co is advising both the company and lead manager Aryaman Financial Services on the transaction.

DSK Legal Guides Ceres Foods and Founder Deb Shankar Mukherjee on Institutional Fund Raise

DSK Legal advised Ceres Foods Private Limited and its founder Deb Shankar Mukherjee on a major institutional fund raise. The transaction supports the expansion of MOI SOI, the rapidly growing pan-Asian food and beverage brand, and strengthens its future growth plans.