US EditionDelhi High Court closes Celina Jaitley’s plea on brother Vikrant Jaitly’s detention in UAE
Delhi High Court closed petition as Vikrant Jaitly declined legal representation and contact with sister; Indian government continues consular support, court said.
- The Delhi High Court on Monday closed Celina Jaitly's petition and ordered the Centre to continue providing legal assistance to Major Vikrant Jaitly.
- Seeking help, Celina Jaitly filed a petition alleging her brother was 'illegally abducted and detained' in the UAE since September 6, 2024, and called for consular access.
- Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma told the court that at a February 18 consular meeting, Vikrant Jaitly refused outside counsel and said legal decisions should be made by his wife, not his sister.
- The court declined the in-camera hearing request, noting Indian authorities should ensure Vikrant Jaitly's well-being and found no reason to keep the writ petition pending.
- The Union government sought three to four weeks to pursue diplomatic efforts and asked the Ministry of Law and Justice to examine invoking the India–UAE MLAT, the court was told.
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Celina Jaitly's brother says he doesn't want to speak to her, court closes case
The Delhi High Court closed actor Celina Jaitly’s plea after her brother Vikrant Jaitly, detained in the UAE, refused communication and legal aid. The court noted he has had multiple consular meetings and will let his wife decide future steps.
Delhi HC Disposes of Celina Jaitly's Petition After Noting Brother Vikrant Doesn't Want to Communicate with Her
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The High Court took note of the fact that consular access has been provided to Vikrant Jaitley 9 times since his arrest. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav disposed of the petition after he was informed that Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitly doesn't want to communicate with Celina Jaitly. India News | Delhi HC Disposes of Celina Jaitly's Petition After Noting Brother Vikrant Doesn't Want to Communic…
Delhi High Court closes Celina Jaitley’s plea on brother Vikrant Jaitly’s detention in UAE
The actor had filed a petition in the court requesting legal representation for her brother, who according to her, was ‘illegally abducted and detained’ since 6 September, 2024 in the UAE.
Celina Jaitly reacts as Vikrant Jaitly refuses to communicate and chooses to consult wife Charul Jaitly first; court dismisses plea
Celina Jaitly has reacted after the Delhi High Court dismissed her petition seeking consular access, legal assistance and communication with her broth.
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