Delhi court refused to hear journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s urgent appeal against the gag order on publishing content about Adani Enterprises. The matter is now listed for hearing tomorrow at 10 AM.
A Delhi court has stopped journalists and activists from sharing unverified and defamatory content against Adani Enterprises. The order directs removal of such material within five days while balancing freedom of speech.
The Ministry of Law and Justice of India confirmed that it took action last month under the Hague Convention to serve a legal notice to Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, in connection with an ongoing U.S. lawsuit.
New York, February 18, 2025 – The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided an update on its ongoing efforts to serve a complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, both of whom are based in India.
OpenAI is currently battling a copyright lawsuit in India, arguing that Indian courts lack jurisdiction due to its US-based operations. This legal challenge comes after similar defenses by Telegram failed in past cases. The case highlights the growing scrutiny of US tech firms’ compliance with local laws in foreign markets. Legal experts suggest the case could still be heard in Indian courts, despite OpenAI’s jurisdiction claim.
The Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has engaged two leading US law firms, Kirkland & Ellis and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, to represent the company in a US indictment case. The firms, known for their expertise in complex legal disputes, will handle the group’s defence in court. This development comes amid growing scrutiny of the company’s international operations. The legal strategy aims to address the charges effectively and safeguard the group’s interests.
The New York court has merged three cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani into one trial. These include a criminal case and two civil cases involving allegations of bribing USD 265 million for solar energy contracts. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis will oversee the combined trial. The Adani Group denies these allegations.
The Bombay High Court Today (Dec 16) dismissed a writ petition challenging the contract awarded to Adani Transmission for the supply of renewable and thermal power electricity in the state of Maharashtra. A division bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar was hearing a petition filed by Shriraj Nageshwar Aepurwar challenging the 6600 MW contract awarded to Adani.
Today, On 27th November, Gautam Adani and several executives from Adani Green faced allegations of securities law violations related to a bribery scheme in India. The U.S. SEC’s complaints and criminal indictments indicate serious legal challenges for the Adani Group, leading to significant financial losses and declines in stock prices for Adani Green.
The Adani Group Energy Limited denied bribery allegations from U.S. authorities against Gautam Adani and associates. Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for allegedly protecting Adani, asserting that he should be arrested despite his denial of charges. AGEL clarified there were no violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
