SC Denies Bail To Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Wife Leena Paulose, Imposes Rs 50,000 Fine In Fraud Case

The Supreme Court has denied the bail plea of Leena Maria Paulose, wife of alleged fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Paulose. Justice Bela Trivedi led the bench and expressed frustration during the hearing. She asked, “How much fine should be imposed?”

Paulose’s lawyer argued for leniency, stating that she should be allowed to withdraw her petition. He claimed imposing a fine would complicate the ongoing trial. Justice Trivedi replied, “This has to be done. You have money; you cannot come here all the time.” Justice Sharma added that the funds do not belong to her.

Background on Fraud Charges

Paulose filed the petition against a previous decision by the Delhi High Court. Her lawyer argued she has been in jail for more than two years and deserves the right to life and motherhood. He emphasized that Paulose, over 40 years old, wishes to have a child.

The EOW registered a FIR against Chandrashekhar, filing a chargesheet against him, Paulose, and 14 other accused under various sections of the IPC and MCOCA. They allege that Chandrashekhar defrauded the wives of former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh of Rs 200 crore by posing as a Union Law Ministry officer.

Leena Paulose Charges Insights

The EOW’s charges against Paulose include multiple sections of the IPC for cheating, fraud, and forgery, as well as sections of the IT Act and MCOCA. Authorities claim Paulose, Chandrashekhar, and others used shell companies and hawala routes to launder their criminal proceeds.

The court’s ruling serves as a warning against financial crimes and reinforces accountability for those involved in organized fraud schemes.

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