Celina Jaitly's Estranged Husband Sues for Defamation Over 'Abusive' Allegations

The family claims media coverage has harmed their reputation and seeks removal of defamatory content and a public apology. | Bollywood

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A fresh legal development has emerged in the ongoing dispute between actor Celina Jaitly and her estranged husband Peter Haag. Mumbai-based law firm Semwal & Co. has confirmed that two separate legal notices have been issued to the actor on behalf of Peter Haag and his father, DI Wolfgang J. Haag.

The notices accuse Celina of circulating false, defamatory, misleading, and sensationalized statements through interviews, social media posts, and media interactions in India and abroad during the couple's ongoing matrimonial and custody dispute.

The family has denied all allegations, including accusations of domestic violence, emotional abuse, intimidation, harassment, concealment of the children, alleged brainwashing of the children, and claims concerning religion and radicalisation.

The notices demand the immediate removal of allegedly defamatory content, restraint from making further public statements related to the proceedings and the children, along with a public clarification and unconditional apology.

Peter Haag's family has also urged media organisations and digital platforms to avoid amplifying unverified allegations connected to the ongoing dispute.

The notices further state that if the demands are not complied with, Peter Haag and his family reserve the right to initiate both civil and criminal proceedings, including claims for damages, compensation, and injunctive relief.