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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea in ₹200-crore money laundering case

Supreme Court of India has granted actor Jacqueline Fernandez permission to withdraw her plea challenging a Delhi court's decision to frame charges in a ₹200-crore money laundering case. This ruling, made on June 25, 2026, opens up possibilities for Fernandez to seek other legal remedies as the trial continues against her and 15 co-defendants.

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Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read · 5 views
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea in ₹200-crore money laundering case

Key Takeaways

  • •On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of India allowed Jacqueline Fernandez to withdraw her plea against a ₹200-crore money laundering case.
  • •A Delhi court ordered charges against Fernandez and 15 others on May 30, 2026, for their involvement in the case.
  • •The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) was invoked against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others for various offenses.
  • •The Directorate of Enforcement claims Sukesh Chandrashekar generated over ₹200 crore through extortion and other criminal activities.
  • •On June 11, 2026, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Fernandez's plea, complicating her legal situation.

Supreme Court of India has allowed actor Jacqueline Fernandez to pull back her plea against a Delhi court's decision to frame charges in ₹200-crore money laundering case. Ruling came Thursday,June 25, 2026, from Bench led by Justice B.V . Nagarathna. Noted Fernandez can still seek other legal paths.

Back on May 30, Delhi court ordered charges against Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 15 others . Court also included charges against Chandrashekar and 20 more for various crimes, using Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in separate case by city police's special cell.

Then on June 3,trial court set proceedings in motion by framing charges in money laundering case. Earlier,June 11,Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra stepped away from hearing Fernandez's plea. Her legal challenges just got tougher.

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) accuses Chandrashekar of raking in over ₹200 crore through extortion, cheating, impersonation,and intimidation. Agency claims he hid and moved these funds,making them look legit with help from his associates. How this unfolds...

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