That's false. Anil Ambani's firm was chosen as an offset partner by Dassault, not by the Government. HAL wasn't interested in working as an offset partner.
> The Anil Ambani (who has since declared bankruptcy) company had zero experience in defence or aeronautics
The company that you are talking about came into existence after Anil Ambani got stake in Pipavav Defense who already had experience working with Indian navy[1]. Anil Ambani's company has also signed an agreement with US Navy to repair their seventh fleet vessels[2].
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rafale-deal-anil-ambanis-fir...
> The Anil Ambani (who has since declared bankruptcy) company had zero experience in defence or aeronautics
The company that you are talking about came into existence after Anil Ambani got stake in Pipavav Defense who already had experience working with Indian navy[1]. Anil Ambani's company has also signed an agreement with US Navy to repair their seventh fleet vessels[2].
1. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pipavav-de...
2. https://www.livemint.com/Industry/VZqdl90t3NiQZHl7ccylwK/Rel...
No wonder the Supreme Court threw all these allegations right into the bin.