Sukesh Chandrashekhar Scam: Jacqueline Fernandez's Case Heads to Supreme Court

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, accused in a ₹200 crore money laundering case involving fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has now approached the Supreme Court. She has challenged the Delhi High Court's decision refusing to quash the FIR filed against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). All eyes are now on the matter, as the Supreme Court will hear Jacqueline's petition on Monday, September 22nd.

Earlier on July 3, the Delhi High Court dismissed Jacqueline's petition, stating that the decision on her guilt or not could only be made by the trial court based on the evidence and testimony presented during the trial. Jacqueline argued in the High Court that she herself was a victim of Sukesh Chandrashekhar's fraud and had no knowledge of his criminal history.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named Jacqueline as an accused in its charge sheet, claiming that she was aware of Sukesh's criminal activities. According to the ED, despite this, Jacqueline received expensive gifts, jewelry, and other valuables worth crores of rupees from Sukesh. The ED has considered her the beneficiary of the proceeds of these crimes.

In her petition, Jacqueline not only sought quashing of the ED FIR but also challenged the lower court's order taking cognizance of the charge sheet, which the High Court rejected. It remains to be seen whether she receives any relief from the Supreme Court.