US Court Dismisses Criminal Bribery Case Against Gautam Adani; Judge Faults DOJ Process

A US federal court dismissed the criminal bribery case against Gautam Adani, accepting the DOJ’s decision to drop it, but the judge criticised the process and said it was no finding on merits. New Delhi: A United States federal court has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, accepting the US Department of […]

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.

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.

Very Normal Procedure: Harish Salve Explains US Court’s Move Seeking DOJ Explanation in Gautam Adani Case

Senior Advocate Harish Salve said the US court’s direction asking the DOJ to explain dropping charges against Gautam Adani is a routine procedure. He explained that under the American system, prosecutors control decisions to proceed or withdraw cases, unlike greater court control in India.

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.

Big Relief for Gautam Adani: US DOJ Moves Federal Court to Drop Criminal Charges Against Adani and Other Accused

The United States Department of Justice sought dismissal of criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and others before a New York federal court, stating it no longer wished to allocate prosecutorial resources toward continuing the case.

“Free Speech or Harassment?” Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Journalist Ravi Nair’s Plea Against Summons Over Adani Report

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear journalist Ravi Nair’s plea challenging a summons issued by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch over a report on the Adani Group. The Court asked him to approach the Gujarat High Court instead, after which the petition was withdrawn.

No Interim Relief: Delhi Court Rejects Newslaundry’s Appeal Against John Doe Gag Order in Adani Defamation Case

Delhi court refused interim relief to Newslaundry in its appeal against a gag order restraining defamatory content on Adani Enterprises. Judge said Newslaundry is not an aggrieved party; matter listed for October 15.

Newslaundry, Journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s Appeals Against Adani Gag Order Transferred to Same Judge

A Delhi court transferred appeals by Newslaundry and journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta against a gag order restraining reporting on Adani Enterprises to Judge Ashish Aggarwal. The move aims to avoid “any contradictory view” in the sensitive defamation case.

Ravish Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Against Govt Order Forcing Removal of Adani Videos

Journalist Ravish Kumar has challenged a Central government order asking him to take down videos on Gautam Adani, calling it a “SLAPP” to silence journalism. The Delhi High Court will hear the case on September 22.