Overview
On 27 June 2026, a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn considered a motion from the legal team of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani seeking formal dismissal of a criminal case.
Judicial Action
U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide a written justification for its earlier decision to abandon the prosecution. The judge also declined to grant the immediate dismissal requested by Adani’s counsel.
Charges Summary
The criminal case, originally filed in 2024, alleged that Gautam Adani, on behalf of a subsidiary of the Adani Group, offered bribes to Indian government officials to obtain approval for a solar‑power plant project. The indictment further claimed that Adani misled U.S. investors by making reassuring statements about the Group’s anti‑corruption practices.
DOJ Position
In May 2026, the DOJ announced that it would no longer pursue the charges, effectively dropping the prosecution. No detailed reasoning was provided at that time, prompting the judge’s order for clarification.
Adani Group Response
The Adani Group has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to the alleged bribery or investor misrepresentation.
Procedural Status
Adani’s lawyers filed the dismissal request on Wednesday prior to the hearing; the case remains pending pending the DOJ’s explanatory response.