Overview
- Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on March 16 disposed of the petition after being told Vikrant Jaitly would not speak with his sister and preferred legal decisions be taken by his wife, Charul Jaitly.
- The court recorded that the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has had consular access and interacted with him nine times since his September 6, 2024 detention.
- Government submissions said he declined legal representation, including a pro bono offer from UAE firm Khalid Al Maree/Almari, and rejected facilitated contact with his sister.
- The order directs the Centre and Indian officials to remain in touch, provide any assistance available under law, and look after his well-being, with sealed inputs submitted by ASG Chetan Sharma citing a February 18 consular meeting.
- Details of the UAE case remain undisclosed publicly; Celina Jaitly later posted thanks to the court and government, saying her sole concern is her brother’s safety and fair treatment.