Overview
- Justice Sachin Datta directed that at the next consular access officials must inform Maj. (Retd.) Vikrant Jaitly that his sister wishes to speak with him.
- The MEA was asked to try connecting the siblings through the UAE’s TAMM app or another channel given eligibility and technical hurdles for non‑residents.
- The ministry has filed a status report and appointed a nodal officer, but the court ordered a fresh report detailing further steps.
- Government counsel said efforts are underway to obtain prompt consular access as Vikrant remains held in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathbah Prison.
- Counsel for Vikrant’s wife told the court she has video calls with him and that he prefers not to contact Celina, which she disputes after reporting no verified contact for about 15 months.