A Delhi court again summoned actor Nora Fatehi to testify on November 6. Her earlier absence drew judicial displeasure as prosecution evidence continues in the extortion case.On October 16, the court had ordered that summons be issued to Nora Fatehi, also named as Naura Fatehi, for November 2. (Credit: PTI)Newdelhi,Nov 2, 2026 18:52 ISTA Delhi court has again summoned actor Nora Fatehi to appear as a witness on November 6 in a Rs 200-crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, news agency Press Trust of India reported.Additional Sessions Judge Gagandeep Singh issued fresh summons and expressed displeasure over Fatehi's failure to appear before the court.
Her lawyer sought an exemption from her appearance on Monday.According to PTI, the judge said: "This cannot be taken lightly... As a witness, you should have appeared in court; your conduct is not proper, don't take the court for granted..."Delhi Police told the court that it had no confirmation that Fatehi would appear.
Police said a notice had been served on her through email and WhatsApp on October 22. Phone calls were also made, but there was no response.
On October 16, the court had ordered that summons be issued to Nora Fatehi, also named as Naura Fatehi, for November 2. She was listed as witness number three in the third supplementary chargesheet.Witnesses are initially listed by number and are designated as prosecution witnesses after they appear in court.
The case is currently at the stage of the prosecution presenting its evidence. The Delhi Police Special Cell is investigating the case against Chandrasekhar.
A court had earlier framed charges against Chandrasekhar, his wife Leena Paulose and others under provisions of the Indian Penal Code related to impersonating a public servant and extortion, including extortion by putting a person in fear of death or serious injury.Charges were also framed under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, which gives authorities special powers to track, intercept and penalise organised criminal activities.The police chargesheet had mentioned statements recorded from several people, including Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Fatehi, PTI reported.Police allege that Chandrasekhar and his associates took money from Aditi Singh, wife of Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh, by posing as government officials and promising to secure bail for her husband, who was in jail in a money-laundering case.According to police, Chandrasekhar allegedly called Aditi while lodged in Rohini jail, impersonated a central government official and persuaded her to transfer money after promising to arrange bail for her husband.The court has now directed Fatehi to appear on November 6 as a witness as the prosecution continues to present evidence in the extortion case.- Ends