# Fortis Defends Itself After Supreme Court Allows Forensic Audit

> Fortis claims it was a 'complete stranger' to Daiichi-Singh Brothers dispute after Supreme Court permits forensic audit.
- Title: Fortis Defends Itself After Supreme Court Allows Forensic…
- Summary: Fortis claims it was a 'complete stranger' to Daiichi-Singh Brothers dispute after Supreme Court permits forensic audit. Fortis Healthcare says it had no…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/fortis-defends-itself-after-supreme-court-allows-forensic-audit-says-it-was-complete-stranger-to-daiichi-singh-brothers-dispute/articleshow/134517489.cms
- Author: ANI
- Published: 2026-09-27T08:58:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fortis healthcare, daiichi sankyo, singh brothers, ihh healthcare berhad, supreme court, forensic audit, sebi, cci
## Fortis defends position
Fortis Healthcare Limited says it was a 'complete stranger' to the Daiichi Sankyo and Singh Brothers dispute.

> complete stranger
## Supreme Court order
The Supreme Court allowed a forensic audit to proceed after Fortis challenged the Delhi High Court's August 31 order.
## Audit independence
The audit will be conducted independently and not influenced by Delhi High Court's observations.
## No liability imposed
Fortis stated the Delhi High Court did not impose any liability, penalty, or fine on the company.
## No role in dispute
Fortis was never a party to the arbitration proceedings between Daiichi Sankyo and the Singh Brothers.
## Shareholding change
After the Singh Brothers' shareholding fell below one per cent in 2018, institutional shareholders appointed independent directors.
## Key takeaway

Fortis Healthcare says it had no role in the Singh Brothers' shareholding dissipation and the forensic audit will confirm its position.