The FIR was filed with the city crime branch over his article in The Washington Post and subsequent posts on social media platform X regarding Adani Group . Ahmedabad: A city sessions court here on Friday denied anticipatory bail to journalist Ravi Nair in connection with an FIR filed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ).
APSEZ lodged the FIR on May 29, accusing Nair of forgery for his article and claiming that the central govt and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) had directed huge investments into the Adani group of companies. Nair reportedly posted on his Twitter handle that after US authorities initiated action against the Adani Group, Indian officials decided to invest $3.9 billion in the Adani Group.
Nair, who has been convicted in a defamation case filed by Adani Group in Gandhinagar, cited prior transit protection granted by Kerala High Court until Sept 29 and argued that most alleged sections are bailable, custodial arrest was unnecessary, and he had cooperated. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. Public prosecutor Sudhir Brahmbhatt opposed bail, citing non-cooperation, inconsistent addresses, and need for custodial interrogation. Download the TOI App.
Additional sessions judge VA Dhadhal rejected the plea, stating: “If anticipatory bail is granted, there is a reasonable apprehension that the accused may not appear before the investigating agency for the purpose of investigation.