Celina Jaitly's detained brother says he doesn't want to contact her; Delhi High Court closes case Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, the brother of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates for over a year. He previously served in the Indian Army and participated in a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Celina Jaitly filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate communication with her brother. During a consular access visit, Vikrant Jaitly informed the court that he does not wish to communicate with his sister and emphasized that decisions regarding his legal matters in the UAE should not be influenced by Celina Jaitly’s preferences. The court noted these statements and closed the petition, citing that Vikrant had repeatedly stated his intention to make legal decisions independently, in consultation with his wife. The court also recorded that Vikrant had refused pro bono legal assistance from the Khalid Almari law firm, despite the court’s directive to inform him of the offer. Additionally, the court acknowledged that the Indian Embassy in the UAE had already addressed Celina Jaitly’s request for regular contact with her brother. Celina Jaitly’s petition alleged that her brother was abducted from a mall in the UAE while working with a consultancy firm, in the presence of his wife. She had filed a complaint on the Union government’s MADAD Portal but claimed no updates were provided. She also stated she had approached the Indian Embassy and Consulate in Dubai without success. The court directed the central government to continue monitoring Vikrant’s case and provide legal assistance as needed.#united_arab_emirates #delhi_high_court #indian_embassy #celina_jaitly #vikrant_kumar_jaitly
