Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, citing a conflict of interest arising from a connected matter. The Supreme Court directed that the case be listed on June 25 before a different Bench.
Delhi High Court sought Centre’s response on plea by D K Shivakumar challenging anti money laundering framework. Bench of Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja continued interim protection.
The Supreme Court said it will hear Chhattisgarh’s plea against bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in alleged liquor scam cases. CJI Surya Kant-led bench noted ED’s challenge and witness reluctance after Mahesh Jethmalani were concerns, fixing hearing next week.
