Jacqueline Fernandez's Fate Still Hanging As Court Reserves Order In Money Laundering Case News24 - (2025)

Updated: Apr 25, 2025 07:31 IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursdayreserved its order on BollywoodstarJacqueline Fernandez’s plea for relief in a case of money laundering which was filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case,bookedunder the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) centers around allegations the allegation that Jacqueline received luxury gifts and benefits from alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is currently in jail.

Justice Anish Dayal reservedhisverdict after hearingelaboratesubmissions from both sides. Senior Advocate Sidharth AggarwalrepresentedJacqueline, while Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain represented the ED.

ED Argues Against Relief For Jacqueline

Contrarytothe actor’sappeal, the EDcontendedthat Jacquelinewentonreceivingcostly and luxurious gifts from Sukeshevenaftershewas aware ofhis criminalbackground. The EDallegedthat her request to remove her name from the case was a tactic to interfere with the judicialprocess. Theycontendedthat the evidencesagainst her are strong anddeservedfurther investigation and trial.

Jacqueline’s Lawyers Cite Damage To Reputation

InJacqueline’sbehalf, Senior Advocate Sidharth Aggarwal,alongwithAdvocate Prashant Patil,requestedthe court totakeinto considerationthe irreparablelossto herreputation.”Being a public figure and being labelled a money launderer carries significant stigma” arguedAggarwal. He clarified that the actor was not asking for the entire complaint to be quashed but only the proceedings related to her..

As the court now deliberates its decision, Jacqueline Fernandez’s legal fate continues to hang in the balance. The outcome of the reserved order could have far-reaching implications.

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