A US federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the US Justice Department dropped its bribery and fraud case. Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis approved prosecutors' request to dismiss the case on August 10, ending a legal battle that began with Adani's indictment in 2024, according to livemint.com.
The case involved allegations linked to Adani Green Energy Ltd. and another company engaged in a deal to sell approximately 12 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian government. The Justice Department's decision to abandon the charges led to the dismissal, as confirmed by court documents and statements reported by livemint.com. The judge's ruling effectively cleared Adani and other defendants of the accusations.
This dismissal marks a significant legal relief for Gautam Adani, whose business empire has faced intense scrutiny in the US and India. The case was closely watched due to its implications for cross-border energy deals and regulatory oversight. The resolution contrasts with other high-profile cases involving corporate fraud, underscoring the challenges of prosecuting complex international financial allegations.
The dismissal was officially recorded on August 10, 2026, when Judge Garaufis granted the prosecutors' motion to drop the case, as reported by livemint.com. This development concludes one of the most prominent legal proceedings involving an Indian business leader in the US judiciary.