Actor Celina Jaitly has approached the Delhi High Court seeking help to bring back her brother, Major (Retired) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since September 6, 2024. Justice Sachin Datta heard the petition filed through advocate Raghav Kacker and issued notice to the Ministry of External Affairs. The court has appointed a nodal officer to coordinate communication between the family and UAE authorities. Vikrant, who retired from the armed forces in 2016, was running a cybersecurity firm in Dubai with his wife. He was allegedly detained from the parking lot of Emirates Mall in Abu Dhabi under unclear circumstances. Despite attempts to contact the consulate, Celina received no response initially. The court has now asked the government to submit a status report before the next hearing scheduled for December 4. Celina has expressed faith in the Indian government and judiciary to bring her brother home safely.
Court Directs Government to Appoint Nodal Officer for Assistance
Justice Sachin Datta of the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a nodal officer who will provide legal assistance and facilitate contact between Celina and her brother. The officer will coordinate communication with UAE authorities through diplomatic channels. Advocate Raghav Kacker stated that once they establish contact with Vikrant and learn the full story, they will file a separate writ petition based on his statement. The court has asked the government to file a status report before the next hearing on December 4. Celina expressed gratitude to Justice Sachin Datta and the Indian judiciary, stating she has full faith in the government's commitment to armed forces personnel. She emphasized that her brother suffers from lifelong injuries incurred during his service as a Special Forces officer and hopes
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