Nora Fatehi 'not an accused' in Sukesh case, clarifies legal team
India, Nov. 4 -- Actor Nora Fatehi's legal team has clarified that she is not an accused in the Rs.200-crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The clarification came after she failed to appear as a witness before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday, citing prior professional commitments.
During the hearing, Judge Gagandeep Singh reportedly expressed displeasure over her absence and cautioned against taking the court for granted. Her lawyers sought exemption from personal appearance, citing short notice and work commitments. The court adjourned the matter to November 6 and issued fresh summons.
In a statement on Tuesday, her legal team said, "It is clarified that Nora Fatehi is neither an accused nor alleged to have committed any offence in these proceedings. She has been summoned solely as a witness to assist the Court." The case concerns allegations that Chandrashekhar, while lodged in Delhi's Rohini Jail, impersonated senior government officials and extorted around Rs.200 crore.
Fatehi was earlier questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) over her alleged links with Chandrashekhar and his wife, Leena Maria Paulose, and was subsequently named as a prosecution witness. HTC...
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