A US judge rules that prosecutors must explain and justify any decision to drop a criminal fraud case involving Gautam Adani. According to reports, the government had sought dismissal of the case by citing “prosecutorial discretion.” The judge’s order asks prosecutors to provide the reasons for abandoning the charges, setting the issue for further explanation in court. The development comes after media reports that Adani proposed a major investment in the United States, reportedly involving billions of dollars. The judge’s action focuses on the procedural basis for dismissal rather than directly resolving the merits of the allegations at this stage. Both outlets describe the judge requiring prosecutors to articulate why the case should be dismissed, despite the government’s earlier request. The matter remains pending as prosecutors respond to the court’s directive and as the judge considers the justification presented.