New York/IBNS, Aug. 11 -- A US federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, bringing a major legal development in the long-running US bribery case, with Adani welcoming the decision and saying his faith in "truth, fairness and the rule of law" had remained unwavering throughout the challenging period.

"I welcome the US court's decision with humility and deep respect for the judicial process," Adani said in a post on X following the ruling.

US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the Eastern District of New York ordered the dismissal after the US Justice Department sought to abandon the prosecution. However, the judge sharply questioned the department's handling of the case and said irregularities...