Overview
- Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the Centre to ensure effective legal representation for Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly and to keep his family informed.
- A dedicated nodal officer must coordinate with UAE authorities and facilitate communication between the detainee, his sister, and his wife.
- Government counsel told the court he was arrested in connection with a case and that consular access has been granted, a claim the family says has not yielded regular contact.
- Detained since September 6, 2024, Jaitly had been living in the UAE since 2016 and working with the Matiti Group, with the precise charges still undisclosed.
- Celina Jaitly’s petition alleges enforced disappearance and seeks legal and medical assistance, with the matter listed for a further hearing on December 4.