Supreme Court judge Justice P.K. Mishra has recused himself from hearing the Enforcement Directorate case against Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, citing conflict concerns that made his continued participation inappropriate.
Recusal in high-profile criminal matters is relatively uncommon but follows established judicial practice when a judge perceives a potential conflict of interest or appearance of bias. The ED case against Fernandez involves money laundering allegations tied to a wider investigation that has drawn sustained media attention.
The withdrawal means the matter will be listed before a different bench for future hearings. Parties on both sides had no public comment immediately available on the recusal itself, which was recorded as a procedural step on the court’s cause list.
Enforcement Directorate prosecutions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act frequently involve lengthy pretrial proceedings, bail applications and challenges to investigative actions. Fernandez’s case has proceeded through multiple court appearances since the agency first named her in connection with the probe.
Justice Mishra’s decision to step aside preserves the integrity of the judicial process by ensuring the case is heard by a bench without the identified conflict. The ED matter will continue on its existing legal track under a newly constituted panel of justices.
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