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US Justice Department urges dropping charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

U.S. DoJ says Adani case should never have been brought, urges judge to drop charges permanentlyJustice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success

The US Justice Department urged a judge to permanently drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, arguing the case is primarily foreign and inconsistent with the agency's priorities.

The department contends the indictment targets alleged Indian business dealings involving complex rebate programs for electricity contracts in India. This decision matters because it signals a shift in US prosecutorial focus away from foreign commercial jurisdiction disputes.