Overview
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said embassy officials in Abu Dhabi have met Major (Retd.) Vikrant Jaitly four times and are providing all possible assistance.
- Indian officials are in touch with UAE authorities and remain in contact with Jaitly’s family, including his wife, as part of the ongoing consular support.
- The Delhi High Court directed the government to ensure effective legal representation for Jaitly, facilitate communication with his family, and appoint a nodal officer.
- Jaitly has been held in the UAE since September 2024 for over 14 months, with the grounds for his detention still unclear and communication limited, according to filings.
- The court listed the next hearing for December 4, 2025 and sought a detailed status report on Jaitly’s welfare and legal situation.