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Delhi Court Grants Jacqueline Fernandez NOC to Apply for Work-Visa Renewal
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
A Delhi court issued a no-objection certificate enabling Jacqueline Fernandez to apply for renewal of a work visa while criminal proceedings remain pending.
Key development
The visa authority may decide the renewal request, while the criminal case continues under the existing court orders.
The visa authority may decide the renewal request, while the criminal case continues under the existing court orders.
Background
The application arose in the ₹200 crore money-laundering prosecution associated with allegations against Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Fernandez sought documentation required for the visa process.
Legal issue and reasoning
Special Judge Gagandeep Singh directed the concerned authority to examine the application independently under applicable law. The NOC does not itself guarantee a visa or dispose of the prosecution.
Outcome and next step
The visa authority may decide the renewal request, while the criminal case continues under the existing court orders.
Bench: Special Judge Gagandeep Singh
Act: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Original report: LiveLaw
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