Celina Jaitly’s long fight for her detained brother gets a major boost as the Delhi High Court steps in. The court has directed the MEA to appoint a UAE law firm, bringing fresh hope for justice.
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Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly has always spoken proudly about her army roots. But for the past many months, her life has been filled with court dates, prayers, anxiety, hope. Now after a long and painful wait, there is finally a small but powerful victory in her fight to bring her brother home.
For over a year, Celina Jaitly has been fighting for her brother Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly. He has been detained in the UAE since September 2024. That means more than 16 months of uncertainty.
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And now, something important has finally moved.
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According to a report shared by ANI, the Delhi High Court has passed a major order in this case. The court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to officially appoint a legal firm to represent Celina’s brother in the UAE.
This order allows a UAE-based law firm to legally appear for Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi courts.
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As soon as the news reached her, Celina took to social media and poured her heart out.
She wrote about how the Delhi High Court “restored a soldier’s right” and upheld her brother’s dignity. Celina made it clear that this fight was about human rights, dignity, and the legal protection every citizen deserves, no matter where they are.
The UAE-based law firm, Khaled Almarri & Partners Advocates, has agreed to represent Major Vikrant completely pro bono, meaning free of cost.
In her note, Celina mentioned that this legal appointment is going to protect her brother’s rights under the Vienna Convention. This international agreement ensures that foreign nationals get proper legal access and fair treatment when detained abroad.
Celina also said she has placed full faith in the Ministry of External Affairs to take the case forward in UAE courts and work with local authorities.
Celina did not forget to thank the many lawyers, advisors, and senior legal voices who supported the case in India.
The next hearing in this case will take place on February 10. As Celina wrote, she truly believes they will bring back “our soldier who gave his entire youth in service to our nation.”
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