Celina Jaitley’s brother’s case: Court seeks help from Center for talks
The Delhi High Court has allowed actress Celina Jaitley to appoint a UAE-based law firm for her detained brother Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitley and asked the Center to facilitate talks with her.
Actress Celina Jaitley’s ongoing efforts to secure the release of her brother from custody in the UAE advanced with a significant order of the Delhi High Court last week. Jaitley’s brother, Major Vikrant Jaitley, a former Special Forces commando, has been detained in the UAE since September 2025. The court’s latest direction has allowed the appointment of a UAE-based law firm to represent him, marking a significant development in the case.
Latest updates on Celina Jaitley’s brother’s custody case
The case has attracted attention due to the actor continuously seeking answers from the authorities regarding the reasons the circumstances of his brother’s detention. Since learning of his brother’s condition, Jaitley has publicly sought clarity and action, underscoring the family’s concern and the ongoing nature of their efforts.
The Delhi High Court has also issued a query to the Central government, asking whether it is possible for officials or family members to interact with Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitley during his period of detention in the UAE, ANI reported. The move reflects the court’s intention to ensure transparency and communication while the legal process continues.
“Celena Jaitley’s brother’s custody case | Delhi High Court has asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) counsel to contact the Ministry/Consulate to facilitate Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitley’s conversation with the court. Vikrant Jaitley is in custody in the UAE. Meanwhile, the court has asked the parties not to interact with the media without the court’s permission. The high court has listed the matter for hearing on February 12.” Read on
The court order to appoint a UAE-based law firm is expected to facilitate more direct representation and potentially expedite the proceedings related to Major Jaitley’s case.
More information on the case
For context, last week the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue necessary orders to appoint law firm Al Marri Partners to represent Celina Jaitley’s brother, Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitley in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company has agreed to handle the matter free of charge.
The name of the firm was proposed by the actor’s lawyer, Raghav Kakkar, advocates Madhav Agarwal and Suradhish Vats. The court was told that Al Marri Partners is willing to represent Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitley on a pro bono basis and has independently obtained the details of the case.
Before this, Delhi High Court directs Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a nodal officer To coordinate with authorities in the UAE. The order specifies that the ministry should use all available channels including the TAMM app or other communication platforms Enable contact between Celina Jaitley and her brother. The directive was issued in response to the difficulties Celina was facing in establishing communication with Vikrant since his custody began.
