The legal troubles of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani have intensified as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approached a US federal court seeking permission to serve summons directly via email to Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani.
According to the SEC, repeated attempts over the past 14 months to serve summons through India’s Ministry of Law and Justice have failed, prompting the US market regulator to seek an alternative mode of service. The SEC has informed the court that it made two formal requests under the Hague Convention framework, both of which were returned without execution.
In a letter dated January 21, 2026, SEC attorney Christopher M. Colorado stated that charges against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani were filed nearly 14 months ago in connection with a $750 million bond offering. Of this, approximately $175 million was raised from US investors. The SEC alleges that despite publicly denying the charges, the accused have engaged prominent US law firms, indicating awareness of the proceedings.
The Adani Group has strongly denied all allegations, terming them baseless and unfounded. The group has reiterated its commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The matter is now before the US federal court, which will decide whether the SEC can proceed with serving the summons electronically, a move that could significantly accelerate the legal process.
