Jacqueline Fernandez Appeals Supreme Court Ruling in Extortion Case

Jacqueline Fernandez's Legal Battle Over Extortion Case

Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez is currently embroiled in a significant controversy related to a Rs 200 crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. In her ongoing legal struggle, she has reportedly approached the Supreme Court to contest a Delhi trial court's decision to frame charges against her in connection with the money laundering allegations. Following her request, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear her case on June 11, 2026. This petition was filed in response to a May 30 ruling from the Delhi trial court. Let's delve deeper into the details surrounding this case.

Jacqueline Fernandez's Supreme Court Appeal in Extortion Case

As reported, a bench comprising justices PK Mishra and AS Chandurkar has scheduled a hearing for Jacqueline's case on June 11 after her attorney sought an urgent review. The actress is contesting the Patiala House Court's May 30 ruling, which mandated the framing of charges against her in relation to the conman Sukesh's activities.

This case is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate, operating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Reports indicate that there is sufficient prima facie evidence against the actress based on the information presented by the ED. The court noted that there was enough evidence to suggest that Jacqueline had been receiving extravagant gifts from Sukesh, despite being aware of his criminal history. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma has ordered the framing of charges against those implicated in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case, as reported.

ASJ Prashant Sharma stated, "I conclude that prima facie there is sufficient material on record, raising a strong suspicion that the accused Jacqueline Fernandez committed the offence under section 3 of PMLA, punishable under section 4 of PMLA." The court further indicated that there was adequate evidence to suggest that the actress was complicit with Sukesh in concealing the proceeds of crime.

Jacqueline Fernandez's Response to the Allegations

After the trial court officially framed charges against her, Sukesh, and other defendants, Jacqueline appeared in court and refuted the allegations. According to court documents, there are 21 individuals accused in the money laundering case, while 17 face charges in the MCOCA case. Although the conman has reportedly signed the charges in the extortion case, he is said to have refused to sign the charges in the MCOCA case.

On the professional front, Jacqueline is set to appear in Welcome to the Jungle, which is slated for release on June 26.