The Delhi High Court stepped up efforts on Thursday in the high-profile matter of Major Vikrant Jaitly’s UAE imprisonment, brother of actress Celina Jaitly. Perusing the Centre’s latest status update, the court permitted the petitioner’s lawyers to file additional affidavits with emerging details, keeping the momentum alive.
Celina’s persistent pleas focus on securing legal counsel and contact rights for Vikrant in his UAE confinement. She stresses these as non-negotiable for upholding his entitlements and welfare. Hearing adjourned to February 3.
Celina told media, ‘Next court date: February 3. Feeling positive—justice for Vikrant is near. India’s prayers are with him; everyone yearns for his return. To my government and PM Modi, one plea: bring him home safe.’
Legal eagle Raghav Kakar noted, ‘Strong progress in court today. Extension to probe further—we’ll have answers by Tuesday. Very promising.’
Recapping the ordeal: Ex-Major Vikrant settled in UAE post-2016, working at Mattti Group. Detained September 2024 amid security allegations, he endured 15+ months of isolation—no lawyer, no family—for nine months incommunicado initially. Celina’s High Court plea decried the secrecy, pressing for official intervention.
This episode raises vital questions on protecting Indian ex-servicemen abroad. With national attention fixed, the February 3 verdict could prove pivotal, potentially paving Vikrant’s repatriation.