17 March,2026 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celina Jaitly with her family
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly had filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court, seeking directions to the Government of India to take appropriate diplomatic and consular steps regarding the detention of her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, a former officer of the Indian Army currently in the United Arab Emirates. He has been detained in the country since September 2024.
On Monday, the court dismissed the petition, in which the actress had also sought assistance to meet her brother after he refused to contact her. Reacting to the development, Jaitly penned a note on Instagram.
On Monday, Celina shared a photo of herself and her brother with their parents. Along with the picture, she expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court. 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."
Speaking about the petition, Jaitly wrote, "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. I am myself navigating extremely difficult personal circumstances, including ongoing matrimonial proceedings, yet my concern for my brother's welfare compelled me to seek judicial intervention."
Celina further expressed gratitude to the High Court and the Ministry of External Affairs for informing her that her brother has had multiple legal accesses and will be ensured proper legal representation. She said, "This gives me a sense of relief & reassurance that the Government of India is standing by one of its soldiers. I am deeply grateful to the Hon'ble Court, to the legal system, & to the Government of India for ensuring that his concerns have been heard & addressed."
She also thanked Senior Partner Sandeep Kapur for standing by Maj Vikrant and Senior Advocate Sanjay Jain for his continuous support.
She concluded, "My only intention has always been his safety, dignity & fair treatment. I remain hopeful & thankful for the continued support extended to him by our Government as a son of our nation."
