The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 18 on a petition filed by actress Jacqueline Fernandez seeking the dismissal of a charge sheet against her. The charge sheet, filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), pertains to allegations of money laundering tied to a ₹200 crore extortion case involving imprisoned conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
Jacqueline Fernandez has contested the charges, asserting her innocence and claiming she was unfairly targeted by Chandrasekhar. Her legal team argues that there is no substantial evidence to prove her involvement in converting black money to white, as alleged by the ED. They contend that the actress has been implicated without just cause and that the charges under sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) should not be upheld.
The case has garnered significant media attention due to its high-profile nature and the involvement of Chandrasekhar, who has been accused of orchestrating a massive extortion racket from prison. Fernandez’s petition emphasizes that the ED’s actions were biased and that the charge sheet should be quashed to prevent further damage to her reputation.
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The Delhi High Court has asked all parties involved to submit their brief arguments ahead of the hearing, setting the stage for a critical legal battle that will delve into the intricacies of the allegations and the evidence presented by the ED.
