The Supreme Court on Monday (September 22, 2025) refused to quash the money laundering case against Jacqueline Fernandez. The actor had approached the court after the Delhi High Court dismissed her plea, but the top court did not give her any relief.
Justice Dipankar Datta led the Bench that heard the matter. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Jacqueline Fernandez. He argued that the actor only received gifts from Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the key accused in the ₹200-crore money laundering case. Rohatgi claimed that investigators built the case as a cover for failed MCOCA charges, which could not stand in court earlier.
Jacqueline Fernandez repeated that she had no role in laundering money. She said her connection with Sukesh Chandrasekhar was personal and the expensive gifts should not be treated as evidence of crime. The Enforcement Directorate, however, has maintained that she gained benefits from the alleged conman. Officials claim that she accepted luxury items and financial help, which link her to the money trail.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene means that ED proceedings will continue without pause. This decision is a major setback for Jacqueline Fernandez, who has tried for months to clear her name. The ruling also signals that the court wants the trial process to move forward, rather than end at the preliminary stage.
The case against Jacqueline Fernandez remains one of the most high-profile money laundering cases in Bollywood. Her legal battle has drawn wide attention from both media and the film industry. With this ruling, she now faces a long trial ahead, as the Enforcement Directorate continues to push its case.
