Jacqueline Fernandez Withdraws Approver Plea

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez withdrew her application to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The India — Enforcement Directorate (ED) had strongly opposed her plea, arguing that Jacqueline Fernandez was a significant beneficiary of the alleged proceeds of crime and an active participant in the money laundering scheme under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The ED also stated that her conduct during the investigation was uncooperative, with evasive and contradictory statements. Jacqueline Fernandez had initially sought permission from the India — Patiala House Courts Complex to become an approver, but her counsel later informed the court of her decision to withdraw the application. Previously, the India — Delhi High Court had dismissed her petition to quash the ECIR and supplementary chargesheet, a decision upheld by the India — Supreme Court of India.