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New Delhi, July 16, 2024 — In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has declined to review its previous judgment regarding the high-profile Adani-Hindenburg case. This decision maintains the Court's earlier stance, delivering a decisive blow to the petitioners seeking a reconsideration. The petition for review was filed following the Supreme Court's original ruling, which had major implications for the conglomerate and the stock market. The case revolves around allegations of financial misconduct and market manipulation made by the Hindenburg Research report against the Adani Group.

The refusal to review the judgment means that the Supreme Court stands by its initial findings and directives. This outcome is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the parties involved and the financial markets at large. Legal experts believe this decision underscores the robustness of the judicial process and the high threshold required for the Supreme Court to overturn its rulings. The Adani Group, which had welcomed the original verdict, is likely to view this as a reaffirmation of their compliance with the law.

The petitioners, on the other hand, have expressed disappointment, citing concerns about corporate governance and transparency. They argue that the review was essential for ensuring accountability in the corporate sector. Market analysts predict that this judgment will stabilize the stock market, which had been volatile following the initial allegations and subsequent legal proceedings. Investors and stakeholders will now be looking closely at the Adani Group’s next moves in light of the Supreme Court's unwavering stance.

As this case continues to unfold, it remains a pivotal moment in India's corporate and legal landscape, highlighting the ongoing tension between regulatory oversight and corporate interests. The supreme court in tis jamuary 3 verdict said the SEBI was comprehensive investigation into the allegations and had completed its investigation in 22 out of 24 matters where allegations had been levelled against the adani group.

The court's decision came on a butch of petition related to the Adani- hinden burg research row which involved alligations of stock price manipulation by the indian business conglomerate  The adani group stocks had suffered significant losses on the bourses after hindenburg including those about farudulent transactions and share price manipulation the Adani group however dismissed the charges as lies asserting its compliance with all laws disclosure requriments.