Jacqueline Fernandez vs. Directorate of Enforcement — Money Laundering Case

Hearing25 Jun 2026

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez Withdraws From Supreme Court Plea Against Order Framing Charge In 200-Crore Money Laundering Case

Fernandez withdrew her plea challenging trial proceedings before the Supreme Court on June 25, 2026. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the case as withdrawn.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez asked the Supreme Court to stop her trial, but later took back this request.
Who:: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is the accused, the Directorate of Enforcement is the agency, and the Supreme Court and Patiala House Court are the courts.
When:: 25 Jun 2026.
Where:: Patiala House Court, Delhi.
Why:: The actor wanted to challenge the trial proceedings that officially began because of a money laundering case.
What it means:: The Supreme Court dismissed the request, so the trial in the Patiala House Court will continue.

LiveLaw

Hearing9 Jun 2026

Supreme Court to hear Jacqueline Fernandez's plea challenging Delhi court charge framing order

The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing on a petition filed by Jacqueline Fernandez challenging the Delhi court's order framing charges against her and Sukesh Chandrashekhar in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge against an order that formally set charges against the individuals.
Who:: Jacqueline Fernandez and Sukesh Chandrashekhar are the accused, the Directorate of Enforcement is the agency, and the Patiala House Court and Supreme Court are the courts.
When:: Reported on 9 Jun 2026.
Where:: Delhi and the Patiala House Court.
Why:: The individuals are challenging the decision by the lower court to formally frame charges in a money laundering case.
What it means:: The Supreme Court will now review the request to challenge the decision to move forward with the charges.

Hindustan Times

Filing3 Jun 2026

Delhi court formally frames charges against Jacqueline Fernandez and Sukesh Chandrashekar in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

A Delhi court has formally framed charges against actor Jacqueline Fernandez and alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case. This development comes after the court's earlier order charging both accused under relevant provisions of the PMLA.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court has officially started the formal legal process of listing specific crimes for trial.
Who:: Jacqueline Fernandez and Sukesh Chandrashekar are the accused, the Directorate of Enforcement is the agency, and the Patiala House Court is the court.
When:: Reported on 3 Jun 2026.
Where:: Patiala House Court, Delhi.
Why:: The court moved forward because of its previous order that listed charges under the law against money laundering.
What it means:: The case now moves toward a trial where the court will examine the evidence for these accusations.

Deccan Herald

Filing12 May 2026

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws application to turn approver

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez withdrew her application in the Patiala House Court seeking to become an approver in the ongoing money laundering case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez stopped her request to become a witness for the prosecution in the money laundering case.
Who:: Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is the accused, the Directorate of Enforcement is the investigating agency, and the Patiala House Court is the legal body.
When:: Reported on 12 May 2026.
Where:: Patiala House Court, Delhi.
What it means:: The legal process will continue without her acting as a witness for the agency.

Asian News International

Hearing11 May 2026

ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver, calls her active participant in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has formally opposed actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea seeking to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case, arguing that she was an active participant in the alleged crime rather than a witness or secondary party.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate opposed the request of actor Jacqueline Fernandez to become an approver.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the agency investigating the case. Jacqueline Fernandez is the actor involved.
When:: Reported on 11 May 2026.
Where:: Patiala House Court, Delhi.
Why:: The agency claims she was an active participant in the money laundering rather than a witness.
What it means:: Being an approver would mean testifying for the government in exchange for leniency, but the agency is blocking this.

The New Indian Express

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