Overview
- The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Government of India and asked for a status report within four weeks in the case of Maj. (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly.
- The court directed the appointment of a nodal officer and legal assistance to ensure communication and access for the family.
- Celina Jaitly shared an Instagram post saying she has not slept a single night without crying for her brother and called the court’s ruling a ray of hope.
- Her petition states he has been detained in the UAE since September 2024, with reporting describing national security concerns linked to the case.
- Court filings and reports note he is a 3 Para Special Forces veteran with a COAS Gallantry commendation who has lived in the UAE since 2016 while working with the MATITI Group.