A US judge on Friday asked the Justice Department to explain its decision to drop criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, stopping short of immediately dismissing the case. The court's move came after Adani's lawyers sought formal dismissal earlier this week, keeping judicial scrutiny over the government's reversal alive.

Gautam Adani's lawyers request dismissal of criminal charges, citing lack of U.S. jurisdiction and insufficient evidence of bribery.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's lawyers are pushing a U.S. judge to officially drop criminal charges after the Justice Department announced it would no longer pursue the case.…

A US judge on Friday asked the Justice Department to explain its decision to drop criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, stopping short of immediately dismissing the…