The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling, refusing to interfere with a Delhi High Court order that dismissed actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in a high-profile Rs 200 crore money laundering case. The case centers on alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who is accused of defrauding the spouses of former Ranbaxy promoters, Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh, of Rs 200 crore.

The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, addressed senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who represented Jacqueline, stating, “We will not interfere at this stage.” This decision upholds the Delhi High Court’s July 3, 2025, order, which rejected Jacqueline's petition to dismiss the ECIR, a document equivalent to a First Information Report (FIR) in money laundering investigations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Jacqueline, a prominent Bollywood actor, is named as an accused in the case and has been actively involved in the ongoing investigation. She has appeared multiple times before the ED for questioning, with the agency probing her alleged connections to Chandrasekhar and the financial transactions linked to the fraud. The case, which has drawn significant public and media attention, stems from allegations that Chandrasekhar orchestrated a sophisticated scheme to dupe the Singh family, with Jacqueline's involvement coming under scrutiny due to her alleged association with the accused.

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The Delhi Police initially booked Chandrasekhar for the fraud, which involved siphoning off Rs 200 crore from the spouses of the former Ranbaxy promoters. The ED subsequently initiated a parallel money laundering investigation, filing the ECIR to examine the financial trail and potential laundering of the illicit funds. Jacqueline's  plea to quash the ECIR was based on her contention that she was not directly involved in the fraudulent activities, but both the Delhi High Court and now the Supreme Court have declined to dismiss the case against her at this stage.

Represented by advocate Sumeer Sodhi, Jacqueline's legal team argued that the allegations against her were unfounded and sought to have the ECIR quashed to halt the ED’s investigation. However, the courts have upheld the continuation of the probe, signaling that Jacqueline will remain under investigation for her alleged role in the money laundering scandal.

The case has broader implications, highlighting the ED’s increasing focus on high-profile individuals in financial crime investigations. Chandrasekhar, the primary accused, is currently in custody and faces multiple charges related to fraud and money laundering. The investigation has revealed a complex web of financial transactions, with the ED alleging that illicit funds were funneled through various channels, potentially implicating several individuals, including Jacqueline.

For Jacqueline, this ruling marks a significant setback in her efforts to clear her name. The actor, known for her roles in films such as Kick and Housefull, has maintained that she is cooperating fully with the authorities. However, the Supreme Court’s decision ensures that the legal proceedings will continue, with the ED likely to intensify its scrutiny of her financial dealings and connections to Chandrasekhar.

As the case progresses, it remains a focal point of public interest, raising questions about accountability, celebrity involvement in financial scandals, and the robustness of India’s anti-money laundering framework. The next stages of the investigation will likely determine the extent of Jacqueline's involvement and whether additional evidence emerges to substantiate the allegations against her.

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