Jacqueline Fernandez seeks high court intervention to quash ED charges in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Bollywood luminary Jacqueline Fernandez has approached the Delhi High Court, fervently seeking the dismissal of Enforcement Directorate's (ED) FIR and supplementary chargesheet in the sensational Rs 200 Crore money laundering case involving the infamous conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The actress adamantly asserts her innocence, claiming malicious targeting by Sukesh Chandrashekhar's alleged vendetta.

FIling a plea for innocence? 

Jacqueline Fernandez vehemently declares herself an innocent victim of Sukesh Chandrashekhar's targeted attack. The plea emphasises a lack of evidence linking her to any money laundering activities. Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, are challenged as inapplicable to her, asserting her non-involvement in Sukesh's purported ill-gotten wealth.

Claim of unfair treatment? 

The actress alleges partisan conduct by the ED, highlighting the differential treatment meted out to fellow artist Nora Fatehi. Despite evidence of Nora's family receiving gifts from Sukesh Chandrashekhar, she received a clean chit. Jacqueline contends this as a glaring inconsistency in the investigation, indicating a malafide approach.

Dissecting the sole evidence 

The crux of the ED's case revolves around a single alleged news article shared with Jacqueline. However, she contends that the article, dated 2020, predates the FIR in the predicate offence by over a year. The plea argues that the article provides no information related to the scheduled offence, making it impossible to ascribe any knowledge of the crime to the actress.

As a prominent Bollywood figure since 2009, Jacqueline Fernandez asserts her unblemished reputation in the industry. The plea underscores her lawful participation in events, press conferences, and rehearsals, emphasising her willingness to cooperate with any conditions imposed by the court.

Jacqueline Fernandez, facing ED scrutiny in the high-profile money laundering case, navigates legal complexities to safeguard her innocence. The legal battle has prsented a riveting drama, intertwining Bollywood glamour with the harsh realities of financial crime investigations.