SC allows CBI, ED to lead Reliance Group probe, says it cannot decide the course of investigation
The Supreme Court of India has declined to intervene in the ongoing investigation into financial fraud allegations against the Reliance Group and Anil Ambani. The court stated that it will not dictate the investigative strategy of the CBI and ED, allowing the agencies to proceed independently.
Why it matters
Sets a legal precedent regarding the separation of powers between the judiciary and investigative agencies in high-profile corporate fraud cases.
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 13, 2026) refused to question the choice of people arrested during the investigation into allegations of financial fraud against the Reliance Group (formerly the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group or ADAG) and its promoter Anil Ambani. The court allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to steer the probe.
The article balances the arguments of the petitioner's counsel with the statements from the Solicitor General and the Chief Justice.
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