New Delhi, May, 11 A Delhi Court after hearing an application moved by Bollywood Actor Jacqueline Fernandez seeking permission to release her passport for urgent travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, Nepal, and France for 15 days, issued notice to Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for filing their response.In this matter Fernandez is a Sri Lankan national living in India since 2009 and belongs to a Bollywood fraternity and holds a good name in the Bollywood industries. She was investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement in Rs 200 crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar and had appeared before the Investigating Agency for questioning in a case registered under the provisions of Money Laundering Act against Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others.
Counsel for Fernandez submitted that being a renowned film actor the applicant is invited to events, press conferences, rehearsals and participation in events and without citing any reason the ED has seized the passport of the applicant.
Counsel submitted that the applicant associated with the Dabang show and represents the Hindi film industry at the Cannes Film Festival and has been invited to attend and participate in the same from May 17, 2022, to May 28, 2022, in France.
Counsel submitted that applicant has always joined the investigation before the Directorate of Enforcement and remains ready and willing to abide by any such conditions that this Court may deem fit to impose. He said after the release of her passport and permission from this Court, the applicant will book tickets and will accordingly submit the detailed itinerary before this Court.
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Praveen Singh after hearing the submission sought a response from the Investigating Agency and adjust the matter for further hearing on May 18, 2022.
