We have already addressed above all allegations in respect of DRI investigations, which as detailed above have been closed and dismissed in our favour. F. Biased and unsubstantiated rhetoric Biased and unsubstantiated rhetoric: Allegation no. 84, 85, 86, 87, and 88 from the report are inherently biased statements around our openness to address criticism with a window-dressing to garb them as questions. Criticism does not include the right to make false and defamatory statement which could damage the interests of our stakeholders. We continue to have the right to seek judicial remedy before Indian courts when such interests are threatened, and in all cases, we have exercised these rights in due compliance with law and the judicial process. 84/ (Allegation #84) In interviews, autam Adani has said “I have a very open mind toward criticism.” iven this, why did Adani seek to have critical journalist Paranjoy uha Thakutra jailed following his articles on allegations of Adani tax evasion? 85/ (Allegation #87) If Adani Group has nothing to hide, why does it feel the need to pursue legal action against even the smallest of its critics? Common Response - Being open to criticism does not mean we have given up our legal right to defend ourselves against defamatory and false statements. We have exercised our rights in due compliance with law and through judicial processes in this respect. 86/ (Allegation #85) In the same interview, autam Adani said “Every criticism gives me an opportunity to improve myself.” iven this, in 2021, why did Adani seek a court gag order on a YouTuber that made critical videos of Adani? As above, action has been taken by us under law to defend ourselves not because these videos are “critical” but are patently false and defamatory. This was also examined by the court which after proper determination and hearing the parties, issued the order asking the YouTuber to take down the video. This YouTuber has a history of making such patently false and defamatory videos, and in a separate and unrelated incident he had an order passed against him by the Ministry of Information and Technology. A copy of this order is annexed hereto as Annexure 10. 87/ (Allegation #86) In the same interview, autam Adani said “I always introspect and try to understand the others’ point of view.” iven this, why has Adani roup filed legal suits against journalists and activists, which have been condemned by media watchdogs? Why did it have an activist in Australia followed by private investigators? Being open to introspection or understanding others point of view does not mean we have given up our legal right to defend ourselves, our businesses and other employees through proper legal channels. We have exercised our rights in this matter in due compliance with law and through proper judicial processes in this respect. 51