Key Events and Timeline

  • Case originally registered against an employee (no longer associated with the Company) and a Company representative (also no longer associated) before the Court of Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Previous communications to stock exchanges made on: 19th January, 2018, 12th January, 2024, and 21st May, 2026
  • Charge-sheet filed against former employee, former representative, and the Company alleging attempt to bribe public servants
  • Discharge order granted by the Court on 13th April, 2026
  • State ACB, CIU, A.P., Vijayawada has now filed Criminal Revision Cases (CRLRCs) before the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravathi (APHC)
  • CRLRCs include interim applications for condonation of delay in filing
  • Information made available to the Company on 7th August, 2026 at 17:52 hours IST

Legal Details

  • Opposite Party: The State ACB, CIU, A.P., Vijayawada
  • Court: Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravathi (APHC)
  • Allegations: Offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 read with the Indian Penal Code 1860
  • Current Status: Criminal Revision Cases filed challenging the discharge order dated 13th April, 2026

Financial Implications

  • Expected financial implications: Not Applicable (as per Annexure A)
  • Quantum of Claims: Not Applicable (as per Annexure A)

Additional Information

  • The litigation is not against Promoter/KMP/Ultimate person in control
  • No settlement in proceedings at this time
  • Company shall issue further updates on the outcome of the CRLRCs in due course