Adani Group has ended its years-long legal battle against Australian activist Ben Pennings, who campaigned against the company’s Carmichael coal mine. The lawsuit, which at one point claimed damages of up to US$ 600 million, has now been formally dropped.
Under the court’s order, Pennings is barred from seeking or using Adani’s confidential business information or encouraging others to do so. However, he is still free to continue lawful protests and environmental activism.
Adani said the legal action was meant to protect its employees and contractors from harassment, not to seek financial gain. Pennings called the outcome a “massive victory,” describing the lawsuit as a tactic to intimidate critics.
The case highlights tensions between large corporations and environmental activists, raising questions about how legal actions are used to manage public dissent. The resolution may encourage other activists while reminding companies to carefully balance legal and public engagement.
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