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.