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MEA Confirms Consular Access for Major Vikrant Jaitly Detained in UAE

A Delhi High Court order requires government-provided counsel with a nodal officer to brief the family.

Overview

  • MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said embassy officials in Abu Dhabi have met Jaitly on four consular visits.
  • The ministry stated it is in touch with UAE authorities and is providing all possible assistance while coordinating with his family, including his wife.
  • The Delhi High Court directed the government to secure effective legal representation for Jaitly and to appoint a nodal officer to keep relatives informed.
  • The court sought a formal response from the Centre by December 4 and asked officials to try to facilitate contact between Jaitly, his wife, and his sister Celina Jaitly.
  • Jaitly, a retired Indian Army officer residing in the UAE since 2016, has been detained for over 14 months on undisclosed charges.