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Anil Ambani Welcomes SC Verdict On Rafale, Says Allegations Were Politically Motivated
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Anil Ambani has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment on the Rafale deal and says it establishes the falsity of politically motivated allegations against his firm. He said his company is committed to India’s national security, including implementing offset deal with Dassault.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar deal. On the issue of offset partner Anil Ambani’s company, Reliance Defence Ltd (RDL)), the bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, said there was no substantial evidence of commercial favouritism to any private entity.
The top court said there has been a necessity for fighter aircraft and the country cannot remain without jets.
The CJI, who read out the judgement for the three-judge bench, said no reasons were found to interfere in the procurement process for the fighter jets.
The apex court said it is not the job of the court to deal with the comparative details of the pricing.