Celina Jaitly brother case update: Actor Celina Jaitley has spoken out after the Delhi High Court dismissed her writ petition concerning the detention of her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, in the United Arab Emirates.
The petition sought directions to the Government of India to take diplomatic and consular steps regarding Vikrant’s situation. It also requested assistance for Celina to meet her brother, who has reportedly refused to communicate with her. The court, however, closed the matter on Monday.
Celina Jaitly pens emotional note after Delhi High Court rejects plea
Soon after the hearing, Celina shared an emotional note on Instagram along with a family photograph. Reflecting on the legal journey, she wrote, “Gratitude to the Hon’ble Court & Government of India. Today was the last hearing of my writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.”
She explained her reasons for approaching the court, stating, “I had approached the Hon’ble Court out of deep concern for the safety, security & well-being of my brother, Maj Vikrant Kumar Jaitly. He is in a foreign nation, and as his sister- especially in the absence of our parents- I felt it was my duty to ensure that he was not left without protection or support.”
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Speaking to News9Live’s Bharati Dubey, the No Entry actor also revealed that she has not been in contact with her brother since August 23, 2024. In a detailed statement, she said, “What I can state as fact is that Vikrant was taken on 6 September 2024 and was held in secret detention until June 2025. Thereafter, he was remitted to a detention centre in the Middle East. For 18 months he has been held without formal proceedings, and access has been limited and controlled.”
Celina added, “I cannot speculate on what my brother may have been advised or told in detention. He is extremely protective of me and has no visibility of what is happening in the outside world.”
She also expressed appreciation for the Indian government’s efforts, noting that consular access has been granted and authorities continue to monitor his well-being. “My only intention has always been his safety, legal protection and dignity,” she said, adding that she will continue to support him.
(With inputs from Bharati K Dubey.)