Justice Mishra recuses from Jacqueline Fernandez case
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The recusal of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra>>> from the money laundering case involving Jacqueline Fernandez>>> introduces a delay in the legal proceedings. While this event does not directly impact financial markets, it highlights ongoing legal risks for individuals associated with high-profile financial crimes, which could indirectly affect investor sentiment towards related entities if the case were to involve publicly traded companies more directly.
Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra>>> recused himself from hearing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez>>>'s plea challenging charges in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case. The recusal occurred on June 11 because Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra>>>'s son had appeared on behalf of the government in a connected matter, creating a conflict of interest. The case, which involves alleged conman Chandrashekhar Bawankule>>>, has been relisted before a different bench for June 25. Jacqueline Fernandez>>> is challenging a India — Delhi High Court>>> order and a trial court's decision to frame charges against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. She pleaded not guilty on June 3 and expressed willingness to face trial. The India — Enforcement Directorate>>> alleges that Jacqueline Fernandez>>> received luxury gifts worth approximately Rs 7 crore from Chandrashekhar Bawankule>>>, who is accused of cheating the wives of former Abbott Laboratories>>> promoters Shivinder Mohan Singh>>> and Malvinder Mohan Singh>>>.
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