Overview
- Hearing a petition by actor Celina Jaitly, the court asked the MEA’s counsel to work with the ministry or consulate to enable a video interaction with Vikrant Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE for over 18 months, and to report back on Thursday.
- Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said direct interaction is needed to learn whether Vikrant seeks assistance from his wife or sister.
- The Centre informed the court that, following a February 3 order, a letter authorising a Dubai-based law firm to represent Vikrant in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has been issued.
- Formal engagement of the firm still requires authorisation from Vikrant’s wife, Charul Jaitly, whose counsel said Vikrant asked her to wait before appointing lawyers.
- The court directed both sides not to interact with the media without its permission.