ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in money laundering case
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Summary
The court has set the next date of hearing for May 12 after Fernandez’s counsel sought time to seek instructions
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedMonday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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DescriptionTuesday, 12 May 2026via hindustan_times
The court has set the next date of hearing for May 12 after Fernandez’s counsel sought time to seek instructions
The Patiala House court set the next hearing for May 12, after Jacqueline Fernandez’s counsel sought time for instructions.
DescriptionTuesday, 12 May 2026via barandbench
The court has set the next date of hearing for May 12 after Fernandez’s counsel sought time to seek instructions
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed a plea filed by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez to turn approver in the ₹200 crore money laundering case being probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Last month, Fernandez had moved an application to become an approver in the case in which alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar is the main accused. Fernandez was named in the case on allegations that she received expensive gifts from Chandrashekhar who was her boyfriend. Additional Session
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