Overview
- Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the Ministry of External Affairs and listed the matter for November 3 hearing’s follow‑up on December 4, 2025.
- The order directs steps for effective legal representation and for facilitating contact between the detainee, his sister, and his wife.
- Authorities must appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with family members and provide regular updates on the detainee’s status and legal proceedings.
- Government counsel informed the court that consular access has been granted, while the petitioner says she has had no verified communication and cites only four consular visits this year.
- The petition says Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been held since September 6, 2024, and raises concerns over cognitive decline and medical needs, with the court seeking a detailed status report before the next hearing.