Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has moved the Supreme Court of India challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to reject her plea to quash a ₹215-crore money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case involves conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who allegedly duped several individuals and gifted expensive items to Fernandez.
Fernandez had earlier approached the Delhi High Court, seeking to dismiss the FIR against her. On July 3, 2025, the High Court declined her plea, stating that the trial court should examine the allegations. In response, Fernandez filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court, scheduled for hearing on September 22, 2025.
The ED’s chargesheet, filed on August 17, 2022, claims that Fernandez received gifts worth ₹7 crore from Chandrashekhar, despite knowing about his criminal activities. Fernandez has strongly denied all accusations, asserting that she was unaware of Chandrashekhar’s alleged crimes and received the gifts without any illegal intent.
This case has drawn major attention in the media, raising questions about celebrity involvement in financial crimes and the enforcement of India’s anti-money laundering laws. Legal experts say the Supreme Court’s decision could set an important precedent for high-profile cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
As the case moves forward, both the legal community and the public await the Supreme Court ruling, which may clarify the responsibilities of celebrities in financial and criminal investigations.
