File photo NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI and the ED to conduct a “fair”, “prompt” and dispassionate probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), Anil Ambani and the group companies. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought fresh status reports in four weeks from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the progress made by them in the ongoing investigation against Ambani and ADAG firms. Observing that the probe agencies have already taken time to start the probe, the bench asked the ED to constitute a SIT comprising senior officers to probe the ADAG and others. The bench took note of the appearances made by Anil Ambani and ADAG through senior lawyers Mukul Rohatgi and Shyam Divan and granted them four weeks time to file responses to the PIL. Rohatgi opposed the submission seeking a court direction to ensure that Ambani does not flee the country and assured the bench that he will remain in India. He said that Ambani will not leave without the leave of this court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the probe agencies, said there are various look out circulars issued to ensure that the person concerned does not go out of the country. Earlier, the bench had asked the CBI and the ED to file status reports in a sealed cover in the case. On November 18, the bench issued notices to the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and ADAG on the PIL. The bench, however, said it was granting them one last opportunity to appear and file their responses in the case. The PIL filed by EAS Sarma alleged systematic diversion of public funds, fabrication of financial statements and institutional complicity across multiple entities of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADAG.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Takes SIR Battle Against Election Commission To Supreme Court, Openly Challenges BJPChina Backs BRICS Presidency, Highlights Record Trade Growth With India Amid Diplomatic ResetUS Lawmaker Rich McCormick Hails Trade Deal, Says India, US Key To Global Peace, Economic StabilityJaishankar Meets Rubio As India-US Partnership Moves Beyond Trade Deal Into Global Strategic Axis“India Will Buy Oil From US…” White House After Trade Deal’India-US Trade Deal Removes Competitive Disadvantage’: Former Indian Envoy To WashingtonIndia-US Trade Deal: Trump Says India Won’t Buy Russian Oil; Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM of Selling Out’Symbol Of Negativity’: Goyal Rains Fire On Rahul Gandhi After US-India Trade Deal, Parl RuckusIndia-US Trade Deal: Moscow Contradicts Trump’s Claim On New Delhi ‘Stopping’ Russian Oil Imports’Called Me Yaar, Threw Papers’: TDP MP Tenneti Slams Eight Suspended Lok Sabha MPs123PhotostoriesWhy BMW cars are so expensive: The features that make them stand outWhat is the difference between a lease and a rent agreement7 parenting lessons from Violet BridgertonHow vintage furniture shapes modern comfort10 most mispronounced food words and their correct pronunciation5 unique wildlife species found in the Indian HimalayasBaby names inspired by music and art9 nature-inspired baby girl names that mean ‘new beginning’Robin Sharma’s 10 rules for a better world: Simple wisdom, massive impactHow to make dhaba-style dal makhani at home123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesCigarette Prices HikeIndia US TradeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingArtemi PanarinMLB Trade RumorsAyesha CurryKayla NicoleNHL Injury UpdatePuka NacuaRussell WilsonDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsNikola JokicGold Riyadh Players Ranking
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI and the ED to conduct a “fair”, “prompt” and dispassionate probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), Anil Ambani and the group companies. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought fresh status reports in four weeks from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the progress made by them in the ongoing investigation against Ambani and ADAG firms. Observing that the probe agencies have already taken time to start the probe, the bench asked the ED to constitute a SIT comprising senior officers to probe the ADAG and others. The bench took note of the appearances made by Anil Ambani and ADAG through senior lawyers Mukul Rohatgi and Shyam Divan and granted them four weeks time to file responses to the PIL. Rohatgi opposed the submission seeking a court direction to ensure that Ambani does not flee the country and assured the bench that he will remain in India. He said that Ambani will not leave without the leave of this court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the probe agencies, said there are various look out circulars issued to ensure that the person concerned does not go out of the country. Earlier, the bench had asked the CBI and the ED to file status reports in a sealed cover in the case. On November 18, the bench issued notices to the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and ADAG on the PIL. The bench, however, said it was granting them one last opportunity to appear and file their responses in the case. The PIL filed by EAS Sarma alleged systematic diversion of public funds, fabrication of financial statements and institutional complicity across multiple entities of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADAG.
