It’s Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, and if you’ve been tracking the 14-month legal standoff between the Adani Group and the US SEC, the “game of tag” just ended. Yesterday, lawyers for Gautam and Sagar Adani finally agreed to “accept service” of the legal papers.
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The thing is, this isn’t a confession. It’s a procedural chess move to stop a US judge from green-lighting even more aggressive ways to serve them, like over WhatsApp or email. Or nothing.
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The Adani Court Filing: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where the Adanis are preparing for a massive legal fight in Brooklyn. Here’s the ground reality of the latest stock exchange filing:
The Standoff Ends: Since November 2024, the SEC has been trying to serve these papers through the Indian government, which reportedly refused twice. By “accepting service” via their US lawyers (including Robert Giuffra Jr., who also represents Donald Trump), the Adanis have officially acknowledged the lawsuit exists without the SEC having to chase them down in Ahmedabad.
The “Jurisdiction” Shield: The filing was very specific—they are accepting the papers “without accepting the jurisdiction” of the New York court. Let’s be real—they’re basically saying, “We’ve got the mail, but we still don’t think you have the right to put us on trial in America.” Those too.
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The 90-Day Clock: Now that the papers are “served,” the Adanis have 90 days to respond. Expect a “Motion to Dismiss” the case entirely by late April. And here’s the kicker—Adani Green Energy is still shouting from the rooftops that the company isn’t a party to this; it’s just two of its directors.
No “FCPA” Charges: The Group is also double-downing on the fact that there are no bribery or corruption charges under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in this specific civil case. It’s strictly about “misleading investors” during a $750 million bond offering. Or nothing.
Adani vs. US SEC: 2026 Timeline
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| Milestone | Date | Status |
| SEC Civil Complaint Filed | Nov 20, 2024 | Alleged misleading of US investors. |
| Service Impasse | Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Indian Govt refused service requests twice. |
| Acceptance of Service | Jan 30, 2026 | Procedural hurdle cleared; clock starts. |
| Deadline for Response | April 30, 2026 | Expected Motion to Dismiss. |
And Here’s the Kicker…
This move actually calmed the markets a bit yesterday. Adani Green shares, which took a 14% hit last week when the “alternate service” news first broke, saw a slight recovery. The thing is, investors hate uncertainty more than they hate lawsuits. Now that there’s a timeline (90 days), the “unknown” has become a “process.” Those too.
One side comment—hiring Robert Giuffra Jr. is a massive signal. He’s one of the most powerful “white-shoe” lawyers in New York. It’s an ongoing situation. Or nothing.
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