The development follows an August 31, 2026 order by the Delhi High Court directing that a forensic audit of Fortis Healthcare be conducted. Fortis had challenged the order and certain observations made in the judgment by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court.
While allowing the forensic audit to proceed, the Supreme Court clarified that the observations made by the Delhi High Court were made only for the purpose of deciding the issue relating to the forensic audit.
Fortis Healthcare said no liability, penalty or fine has been imposed on the company as part of the proceedings.
The company also said it is not a party to the arbitration proceedings between Daiichi Sankyo and the Singh brothers. Fortis said it had no ability to control the sale or transfer of shares in the company when the Singh brothers were its owners.
According to Fortis, the transaction involving IHH Healthcare took place after the Singh brothers’ association with the company had ended.
Fortis Healthcare shares ended nearly 5% lower at ₹836 on Friday. The stock has declined around 10% over the past month.