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Summary:

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition filed by actress Celina Jaitly seeking assistance for her brother, retired Indian Army Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over alleged national security concerns. The court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate communication between the actor and her brother, as well as between Vikrant Jaitly and his wife, and to submit a status report on their efforts. Celina Jaitly says her brother has been a victim of enforced disappearance followed by detainment, and the family is seeking legal and humanitarian assistance from the Indian government.

News Article:

Delhi High Court Orders MEA to Assist Detained Indian Army Veteran in UAE

New Delhi, India – The Delhi High Court has intervened in the case of retired Indian Army Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since September 2024. A petition filed by his sister, actress Celina Jaitly, prompted the court to direct the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to provide assistance and ensure communication between the family and Major Jaitly.

The retired Major is reportedly being held over national security concerns. Celina Jaitly, present during the hearing, expressed hope that the court’s direction would bring her family closer to resolution. Her petition stated the family has received little information from the Indian Embassy, Consulate, and the Minister of External Affairs regarding his condition or legal status despite multiple representations over the past year.

The High Court has instructed the MEA to facilitate contact between Celina Jaitly and her brother, as well as communication between Major Jaitly and his wife, who also resides in the UAE. The court has also requested a status report on the MEA’s efforts to assist the detained veteran.

Jaitly’s legal counsel argued that the Indian government has a responsibility to provide legal assistance to one of its citizens, especially given the lack of information provided to the family. The petition further seeks financial and legal support for Major Jaitly, as well as diplomatic intervention to ensure his medical treatment and humanitarian care.

Celina Jaitly has also taken to social media to appeal to the Indian government for assistance, describing her brother as a “4th-generation soldier” who has dedicated his life to the nation’s service. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for December 4th.

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