Supreme Court closes Bofors case, upholds Delhi HC relief to Hinduja brothers

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The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Delhi High Court's 2005 ruling that had quashed criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors payoff case. The appeal was filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal, who sought to contest the high court's earlier decision. The Supreme Court declined to grant additional time for arguments, bringing the long-running legal dispute to a definitive end. The dismissal effectively closes the final chapter of the Bofors case against the Hinduja brothers.

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