Supreme Court Dismisses Leena Paulose’s Petition for Expedited Bail Hearing in Extortion Case

New Delhi – The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Leena Paulose, the wife of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, which challenged the Delhi High Court’s decision to adjourn her bail appeal in the ₹200-crore extortion case. The vacation bench of Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih emphasized that accelerated proceedings cannot be mandated.

Key Developments:

• Dismissal of Petition: The Supreme Court dismissed Paulose’s Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the Delhi High Court’s May 20 order, which deferred her bail plea hearing to July.
• Court’s Observation: “Special Leave Petition is dismissed. Pending applications shall also stand dismissed,” stated the bench in its June 14 order.
• Background: Paulose’s plea was originally filed on May 14, and a notice was issued on May 20. The Supreme Court noted the timeline, pointing out that Paulose has been imprisoned for over two years.

Court’s Remarks:

• Expedited Proceedings: When Paulose’s counsel requested expedited proceedings, the bench responded, “Not for us to arrange the board of the High Court.”
• Timeline Observation: The bench remarked on the urgency of Paulose’s request for an order soon after filing the plea, given her prolonged imprisonment.

Case Background:

• Allegations: According to the prosecution, Sukesh Chandrashekhar and Leena Paulose have been involved in an organized crime syndicate since 2013, focusing on pecuniary gain through cheating and extortion.
• Arrests and Custody: Both were arrested by the Delhi Police in September 2021 and are currently in judicial custody.

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