New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to inform Retired Major Vikrant in the next consular access that his sister Celina wants to talk to him. Secondly, the High Court also directed the Ministry to facilitate her communication with him through the TAMM App or by any other mode.

Justice Sachin Datta, after giving the direction, called for a fresh status report from the Central Government.

The bench also perused the status report filed by the MEA. It was informed that pursuant to the previous directions, a nodal officer has been appointed by the Central Government.

The court is hearing a petition of Celina Jaitly seeking consular access and required legal assistance to his b...