- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly’s petition over her brother Vikrant Jaitly's arrest in the United Arab Emirates was dismissed by the Delhi High Court on Monday, March 16, 2026. The actress had moved the court in search of proper legal assistance for her brother. However, during the course of the proceedings, the court realised that the Indian government was already in touch with Vikrant and offering him assistance, which led to the decision to dispose of the plea.
Court Says Indian Embassy Is In Contact With Vikrant
Celina Jaitly with brother Vikrant Jaitly (Image: Instagram/@celinajaitlyofficial)
The Delhi High Court brought an end to the hearing of Celina Jaitly’s petition regarding her brother’s detention in the UAE. The court said that there was no need to continue the case since the authorities were in contact with Vikrant Jaitly.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked the lawyer for the petitioner about the remaining legal grounds for the plea. The judge noted that the authorities were keeping Vikrant in contact and that he had already been granted consular access by the Indian Embassy.
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Embassy Provided Consular Assistance
During the hearing, the court pointed out that the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has been actively helping Vikrant Jaitly since his arrest. They have reportedly met him several times to ensure that he is being taken care of.
The court mentioned that the Indian Embassy has been in touch with Vikrant Jaitly nine times and that they are still keeping a check on the situation. They also asked the central government to continue providing legal aid as per the law.
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Wife Will Decide Legal Representation
As per the report in The Indian Express, another important point that was brought up during the hearing was the choice Vikrant Jaitly made regarding his legal counsel. As per the information that was given in court, he said that his wife, Charul Jaitly, would be the only person who would be authorised to make any decisions pertaining to his legal affairs.
It was also brought up in the court that Vikrant did not want to have any communication with his sister about the matter. Due to this reason, the judges felt that there was no point in pursuing the petition that had been filed by Celina Jaitly.
When And Why Was Vikrant Jaitly Detained?
Vikrant Jaitly, the brother of actor Celina Jaitly, was detained in the United Arab Emirates on September 6, 2024. While details about the exact charges have not been publicly disclosed, the case reached the Delhi High Court after Celina sought stronger legal assistance for him during his detention abroad.