Celina Jaitly sues husband for domestic violence, seeks ₹50-crore damages after outcry over brother’s UAE detention

Former actress and former Miss India Celina Jaitly Haag has filed a domestic-violence complaint against her husband, Austrian businessman Peter Haag, in the Judicial Magistrate Court, Andheri, Mumbai. Her petition seeks ₹50 crore in compensation and ₹10 lakh per month in maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.

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Inside Celina’s Court Petition

In her application, Jaitly alleges years of emotional, physical and financial abuse within the marriage. The petition states she was compelled to flee Austria “in the middle of the night,” leaving her three young children behind, who currently remain in Haag’s custody.

She has also claimed that she was financially restricted, prevented from working, and denied access to her children - allegations that will now be examined in court as the case proceeds.

Court Issues Notice to Peter Haag

The magistrate has issued notice to Haag, asking him to respond. The matter is listed for the next hearing on December 12, 2025. Jaitly is represented by lawyers from Karanjawala & Co., who have argued the plea seeking reliefs under Sections 18-22 of the DV Act, including compensation, residence rights, protection orders, and interim maintenance.

A Fight Running Parallel to Another Personal Crisis

This legal confrontation comes at a time when Celina Jaitly has been publicly speaking out about her brother, Maj. (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE. The Delhi High Court has previously directed the Ministry of External Affairs to file a status report and assist the family, following her appeals on social media.

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Though both issues are separate, the domestic-violence case has gained added attention because of her heightened visibility after raising the UAE detention matter.