Breaking new ground in the Celina Jaitly brother’s UAE custody battle, Delhi High Court judges have signaled readiness for a video interaction with retired Major Vikrant Jaitly. This comes as they grill the Central government on facilitation protocols during today’s proceedings.
Vikrant, known for his Special Forces tenure and UN peacekeeping missions, allegedly faces unlawful detention in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba facility since last September. Celina’s urgent plea for consular rights forms the backdrop, with the court keen to confirm his preferred legal support—family member or otherwise.
Prior directives included tasking the MEA with securing pro-bono UAE counsel. The actress has beseeched PM Modi for high-level aid to repatriate her brother. Sensitizing the issue, the bench has silenced public disclosures by involved parties.
With hearings resuming February 12, the court’s hands-on approach promises momentum. This case not only tests bilateral ties between India and UAE but also reaffirms judicial commitment to ex-soldiers’ welfare, potentially setting precedents for similar consular crises.