SC: Anil Ambani exempted from personal appearance in contempt case

A bench comprising Justices R.F. Nariman and Vineet Sharan said in open court that they would not exempt Anil Ambani from personally appearing in court. But in a written order that is available now, the court has exempted him.

By Samanwaya Rautray, ET Bureau | Updated: Jan 08, 2019, 08.02 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The supreme court has exempted Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani. from personally being present in the top court in a contempt case filed against him by Ericsson over unpaid dues worth Rs 550 crores.

A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Sharan had yesterday during the course of the hearing refused to grant such exemption.

But in a written order that is available now the court has exempted him from appearing at the next date of hearing. Personal appearance dispensed with, the order says.

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