Today, On 14th August, The Delhi High Court deferred the hearing on Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition to dismiss the Enforcement Directorate’s charges in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case connected to conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The court rescheduled the case for September 18, when final arguments will be heard.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday postponed the hearing to September 18 regarding Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez‘s petition to quash the ECIR (FIR) and the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
The court will now hear final arguments on September 18.
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Jacqueline Fernandez‘s plea challenges the ED’s complaint and the second supplementary chargesheet under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, which names her as an accused in the case. She contends that the ED’s accusations are unfounded, arguing that she has not engaged in money laundering as defined by the Act and was never in possession of the “proceeds of crime.”
Her petition highlights that she has been listed as a “prosecution witness” in the related case registered by the Delhi Police, which she argues should result in a “favourable conclusion” for her.
The complaint by Aditi Singh, wife of former Ranbaxy owner Shivinder Singh, does not claim that Fernandez “actively aided or abetted” Sukesh Chandrashekhar in committing the alleged offenses, according to her plea.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who currently incarcerated in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, allegedly extorted more than Rs 200 crore from Aditi Singh between June 2020 and May 2021.
Fernandez’s petition asserts that the evidence provided by the Enforcement Directorate “unequivocally proves” that she is an “innocent victim of Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s maliciously targeted attack.”
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The upcoming court session on September 18 is expected to include final arguments, where Fernandez’s legal team will continue to advocate for the dismissal of the chargesheet, while the ED will aim to justify its case against her. The outcome of this hearing could have significant implications for both Fernandez and the broader investigation into the money laundering activities allegedly orchestrated by Chandrashekhar.
This case garnered significant attention, highlighting the intersection of the entertainment industry with legal and ethical issues. As the investigation continues, further details are expected to emerge, potentially having a substantial impact on Jacqueline Fernandez’s career and public image.