The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez challenging a Delhi court order framing charges against her and alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in a ₹ 200 crore money laundering case.
The hearing will take place on Thursday. (File PTI photo)
A bench of justices PK Mishra and AS Chandurkar passed the order after Fernandez’s lawyer mentioned the matter on Tuesday for urgent listing.
The petition was filed against the decision of a Delhi court on May 30 directing framing of charges against her in the case probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Jaqueline has challenged the trial court order directly before the top court without approaching the Delhi high court.
Advocate Rameeza Hakim appearing for the actor said, “I have come up against the framing of charge in the ED case. This is a curious case as I am a prosecution witness in the scheduled offence while I am named as an accused in the PMLA case.”
The bench said, “We will post the matter the day after tomorrow.”
Hakim told the court that she had earlier moved an application in the ED case to turn an approver.
However, since the ED opposed the same, Fernandez withdrew the same on April 16.
The May 30 order was passed by additional sessions judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma who held that a prima facie case is made out against Fernandez as based on the material produced by ED the accused persons have to be charged with the offence (of money laundering) under Section 3 of the PMLA, punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA.
Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez to turn approver in money laundering case against ‘conman’ Sukesh Chandrashekhar
Later, on June 3, the charges were formally framed against Chandrashekhar, Fernandez among others following which trial in the case commenced.
The second supplementary complaint filed by the ED against Fernandez stated that she was in constant touch with Sukesh and had received valuable gifts from him. The ED had informed the trial court that Fernandez remained in constant touch with the alleged conman despite knowing his criminal antecedents. She used and enjoyed the proceeds of crime which clearly showed that she was not a “victim” in the entire chain of events.
The ED case originates from an alleged extortion case where Sukesh had induced one Aditi Singh.
It is alleged that by using spoofed calls, encrypted applications and fabricated identities, the accused induced complainant Aditi Singh and her family members to part with huge sums of money.
The prosecution alleged that Sukesh generated proceeds of crime amounting to more than ₹ 200 crore through extortion, cheating, impersonation and criminal intimidation, and thereafter concealed, possessed, transferred, layered and projected the same as untainted property with the help of his associates.
Sukesh has multiple cases of extortion and blackmail against him in six cities. He had impersonated top officials in the government through various phone calls from jail between 2020-21 and carried out a ₹ 215 crore heist by extorting this sum in tranches from one Aditi Singh, promising to get her husband released out on bail.
The investigation into the main case was probed by Delhi Police which arrested Sukesh in 2017 . Later, the ED took up the probe concerning money laundering and arrested him in 2021.
The ED claimed that the alleged proceeds of crime were routed through various bank accounts, hawala channels, cash deliveries and shell entities. In this case, Fernandez along with Leena Paulose (Chandrashekhar’s wife) and several others have been implicated by ED.
Read the full article at Hindustan Times →📄Source document: Enforcement Directorate (ED)→10 reports
The HinduIndependentCenter4 days agoThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for approximately eight hours regarding the money-laundering investigation into the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) pay-off case. The ED probed payments of ₹2.78 crore made by CMRL to her defunct Exalogic IT company, as well as a ₹50 lakh loan provided by EICIPL, operated by CMRL's managing director, to Exalogic despite non-repayment.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual details of the ED's questioning without overtly favoring any side. It includes specific financial figures, names of individuals and companies involved, and mentions the context of previous raids. There is no evident editorializing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing.
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Hindustan TimesIndependentCenter5 days agoThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi, Haryana, and Goa as part of an investigation into a ₹155.21 crore money laundering case. The case involves allegations of fraudulent activities related to Mahesh Timber Pvt Ltd and its directors, including unauthorized SWIFT amendments leading to financial losses for Oriental Bank of Commerce and other banks. The investigation is based on an FIR registered by the CBI.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an ongoing legal and financial investigation without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on actions taken by law enforcement agencies and includes details from official sources such as the CBI and ED. There is no evident framing that leans明显
Official sources cited
- government Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The PrintIndependentCenter6 days agoThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned the daughter of the Managing Director of Cochin Refineries Limited (CMRL) in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an ongoing legal investigation without apparent ideological framing. It does not include commentary, quotes, or context that would indicate a particular political leaning.
The HinduIndependentCenter6 days ago CMRL pay-off case: Company MD Sasidharan Kartha’s daughter appears before ED for questioningShiby S. Kartha, daughter of CMRL Managing Director Sasidharan S. Kartha, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi for questioning in connection with a money-laundering investigation into alleged improper payments by CMRL to Exalogic Solutions. The probe involves allegations that CMRL paid ₹2.78 crore to Exalogic without receiving any services in return. The ED has also summoned other CMRL officials and previously questioned Veena T., daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was associated with Exalogic.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an ongoing legal investigation without overtly favoring any side. It reports on the involvement of multiple parties, including both CMRL officials and individuals connected to the former chief minister, but does not use biased language or selectively om
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The HinduIndependentCenter8 days ago ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam'The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids on multiple properties allegedly linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra in West Bengal as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in municipal recruitment. The raids include properties in Bhabanipur, Dakshineswar, Joka, Beleghata, and two local clubs. Madan Mitra, a former minister, is being questioned by investigators and is accused of receiving bribes in cash and gold through intermediaries for the appointment of unqualified candidates to municipal positions.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the ED's raids and the allegations against Madan Mitra without editorializing or using biased language. It reports on the locations of the raids, the nature of the investigation, and the allegations made against Mitra without taking a stance or emphasizing one side over the other.
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate officials
Scroll.inIndependentCenter11 days agoA Delhi court denied interim bail to Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairperson of Al-Falah University, who is facing a Rs 493-crore money laundering case. The court stated that Siddiqui had not proven that his wife, who suffers from stage-4 metastatic ovarian cancer, required his exclusive care. Medical records indicated her condition was stable and she was not terminally ill or incapacitated. Siddiqui was arrested in February over alleged financial and administrative misconduct at the university and later taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Al-Falah group is also under inquiry
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual details of the court's decision without apparent ideological framing. It does not favor one side over another, merely relays the legal reasoning provided by the court and contextualizes Siddiqui's case within ongoing investigations.
Hindustan TimesIndependentCenter12 days ago Money laundering case: SC to hear Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea on Delhi court orderThe Supreme Court of India will hear a petition filed by Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez challenging a Delhi court's decision to frame charges against her in a ₹200 crore money laundering case. The petition was filed directly with the Supreme Court without going through the Delhi High Court. Fernandez's lawyer argued that she is a prosecution witness in the main case but is being named as an accused in the PMLA case. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the legal proceedings involving Jacqueline Fernandez without apparent bias. It reports on the legal arguments presented by both the petitioner and the court without taking a stance or using loaded language. The framing appears balanced, focusing on theÂ
Official sources cited
- government Supreme Court of India
- government Delhi court
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The HinduIndependentCenter12 days ago ED summons ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter T. Veena for questioning in CMRL pay-off caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in connection with a money-laundering investigation involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). Alongside Ms. Veena, the ED has also requested the presence of Sasidharan Kartha, chairman and managing director of CMRL, and other senior company officials. The investigation includes raids conducted at the residences of Mr. Vijayan in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on whether Ms. Veena’s defunct firm, Exalogic, received substantial monthly retainers,疑
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding an ongoing legal investigation without overtly favoring any side. It reports on the actions taken by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), including summonses and raids, while providing details about the individuals involved and the nature of the probe.
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The HinduIndependentCenter12 days ago Sanjeev Arora case: ED conducts fresh raids in Punjab, Uttar PradeshThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh raids in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh as part of a money-laundering investigation into Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora and others involved in an alleged ₹100 crore GST fraud related to the sale of mobile phones. Searches were carried out at multiple locations including residences and business offices linked to Arora and Hampton Sky Realty Limited. Arora, who was recently arrested and is currently in judicial custody, previously served as the Minister for Power, Industry, and Commerce. Following his arrest, his ministerial responsibilities have been re
Bias read (Center): The article reports on law enforcement actions without overtly favoring any political side. It provides factual details about the investigation, arrests, and administrative changes in the Punjab government without using biased language or selectively presenting information.
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Times of IndiaIndependentCenter12 days agoThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned T Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case related to alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and her defunct company Exalogic Solutions Private Limited. The investigation involves allegations that CMRL made payments totaling Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic under the guise of IT consultancy services. Additionally, another company linked to CMRL allegedly provided loans of Rs 50 lakh to Exalogic despite delayed repayments. The ED alleges that the CMRL'
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or framing. It reports on an ongoing legal investigation without taking sides or using loaded terms.
Official sources cited
- government Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- statement Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
India