A Supreme Court judge has recused himself from hearing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea in a money laundering case, citing a conflict of interest. The bench, comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Atul S Chandurkar, informed the actor's counsel and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that the matter would be referred to another bench.
Conflict of Interest Cited
Justice Mishra stated that his son had appeared for the government side in one of the connected matters, leading to the recusal. This development occurred during the hearing of Fernandez's petition challenging the ED's actions in the ongoing money laundering investigation.
Case Background
Jacqueline Fernandez is under investigation by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The actor has been questioned multiple times and has sought relief from the Supreme Court regarding the proceedings.
The bench clarified that the matter would now be listed before an appropriate bench for further hearing. The ED has been opposing Fernandez's plea, arguing that the investigation is at a critical stage.
This recusal adds another twist to the high-profile case, which has seen several legal battles. The Supreme Court's next hearing date is yet to be announced.
