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The Delhi high court has asked the Centre if it was possible to interact with retired Major Vikrant Jaitly, actor Celina Jaitly’s brother detained in the UAE for more than a year, through video conferencing.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while hearing a petition filed by Celina Jaitly, said that an interaction with Vikrant Jaitly was necessary for providing him legal assistance.
The judge asked if Jaitley’s wife could interact with him online, why should it not be available to the court. Life and liberty are of utmost importance. The Indian citizen should be provided whatever legal assistance in Dubai. Let the Government of India facilitate. Take instructions, we are not forcing you. But (see) if that is possible,” the court said.
The court, which listed the case for hearing on Thursday, also asked the parties to not interact with the media about the case.
Happy Birthday Bhai ….. I do not know how to reach you my baby brother but I will keep trying…. I will NOT give up on you !
My dearest baby 🤍
You will always be my baby brother, Dumpy
Not Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly
But the best Mama in the world..Not having you as a part… pic.twitter.com/Tvwm9a5qPp
— Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) December 15, 2025
Earlier this month, the court had asked the Centre to authorise a Dubai-based law firm to represent Vikrant Jaitly.
During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the direction did not bear fruit because her brother’s wife said she did not “support” the writ petition.
The counsel for Vikrant Jaitley’s wife said he has asked her to wait.
Celina Jaitly moved the high court last year seeking effective legal representation for her brother who had been “illegally abducted and detained” in the UAE since September 6, 2024.
