New Delhi: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has approached the Supreme Court challenging the framing of charges against her in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
The petition comes after a Delhi court recently ordered the framing of charges against Fernandez, holding that there was sufficient material on record to proceed with the trial. The actor has sought relief from the apex court, contending that the charges against her are not legally sustainable.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has alleged that Fernandez received expensive gifts and benefits purchased using proceeds of crime generated by Chandrasekhar. The agency claims that she was aware of the source of the funds, an allegation the actor has consistently denied.
Fernandez has maintained that she was a victim of deception and had no knowledge of Chandrasekhar's alleged criminal activities. Her legal team has argued that there is insufficient evidence to establish her involvement in any money laundering offence.
The Delhi court's decision to frame charges marked a significant development in the high-profile case, paving the way for trial proceedings. However, Fernandez has now sought the intervention of the Supreme Court to quash the charges and halt further proceedings against her.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the matter in the coming days. The outcome of the petition could have a significant impact on the course of the ongoing money laundering case involving Chandras
