New Delhi:
The Delhi High Court today heard a petition by actor Celina Jaitly, who sought its intervention to secure assistance for her brother – Indian Army Major (retired) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly – who has been allegedly detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since September 2024. Jaitly, who has been in the UAE since 2016, was allegedly detained over national security concerns, the court was informed today.
The court has asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ensure contact between the actor and her brother. It has also been asked to facilitate communication between Vikrant Jaitly and his wife, who is in the UAE. It has also sought a status report on efforts by the MEA.
The actor was present in the court during the hearing. She wrote a long post on Instagram describing the High Court’s direction as a “ray of hope”.
Jaitly’s counsel said that since he is an Indian national, the government should provide legal assistance to him. It also said that Celina Jaitly is the only blood relative of Vikrant Jaitly.