Delhi High Court Orders MEA to Appoint UAE Legal Firm for Detained Major Vikrant Jaitly

The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to appoint UAE-based law firm Khaled Almarri Partners Advocates to represent retired Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, brother of actor Celina Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024. The legal firm has agreed to provide pro bono representation, marking a significant development in the 18-month-long legal battle. Celina Jaitly expressed gratitude and hope that this step will expedite her brother's return and restore his dignity.