Celina Jaitly has responded to legal notices issued by her estranged husband Peter Haag and his father Wolfgang J. Haag, saying she will continue to speak about her experiences and pursue legal remedies concerning her marriage and children.
Actor Celina Jaitly has publicly addressed the latest legal developments surrounding her ongoing marital and child-custody dispute with estranged husband Peter Haag.
In a statement shared on Instagram on Friday, Jaitly said she had recently received two legal notices from Peter Haag and his father, Wolfgang J. Haag, which she described as threats of defamation proceedings. The actor said that her response to the notices had been submitted through her legal representatives.
The dispute comes amid ongoing matrimonial and child-custody proceedings involving the couple in Austria and India. Jaitly has previously spoken publicly about her concerns regarding her children and her efforts to seek legal remedies.
Celina Jaitly says she will not be silenced
Addressing the legal notices, Jaitly questioned what she described as a contrast between the family’s earlier openness to publicity and the legal objections raised after she began discussing her own experiences.
She said that publicity involving the family had previously included magazine appearances, interviews and stories involving Peter Haag, herself and their children. According to Jaitly, the situation changed after she began publicly discussing her personal experiences, legal proceedings and concerns as a mother.
The actor stressed that she considers herself an equal parent to her children and said they remain central to her decision to continue pursuing the matter through legal channels.
Jaitly wrote that she has consistently supported joint custody and what she described as an amicable divorce. She also claimed that, despite court orders, she has remained without contact with her children.
Her statement alleged that attempts were being made to undermine her position as the children’s mother. These are claims made by Jaitly and remain part of an ongoing legal dispute.
Actor raises concerns about children’s residence and jurisdiction
Jaitly also explained why she had made public appeals concerning her children.
According to the actor, her statements were prompted by concerns about the children’s removal from the marital home and the possibility that they could be moved outside the jurisdiction of Austrian and Indian courts without her knowledge or consent.
She said that, as a mother with joint custody, she believes she has both the right and responsibility to raise such concerns.
Jaitly further alleged that she had experienced pressure, intimidation and attacks on her rights while living in a remote Austrian village. She said that evidence relating to her claims had been presented before authorities and courts with jurisdiction over the matters.
Because the underlying proceedings are ongoing, the allegations made by either side should be understood in that legal context rather than as findings that have been conclusively established.
What Peter Haag and Wolfgang Haag’s legal notices reportedly allege
Earlier, Peter Haag and his father, Dr Wolfgang J. Haag, reportedly sent legal notices to Jaitly alleging that statements made by her had defamed Peter Haag and members of the Haag family.
The notices reportedly referred to the continuing judicial proceedings concerning the couple’s matrimonial and child-custody matters in Austria. They also raised objections to what they described as public statements, interviews, social media posts and media reports containing unverified or defamatory allegations.
The notices reportedly expressed concern about the effect that the public discussion could have on the couple’s three minor children.
The legal notices represent the position of Peter Haag and his father. Jaitly has disputed their position and has responded through her legal representatives.
‘I had the courage to leave and stand up for myself,’ says Jaitly
In her Instagram statement, Jaitly said she believed the issue was not simply about her speaking publicly but about her decision not to remain silent.
She said she had chosen to leave, stand up for herself, seek what she believes is rightfully hers, protect her relationship with her children and pursue justice through legal avenues.
The actor also alleged that efforts were being made to discredit and intimidate her and to prevent her from speaking about her experiences.
Jaitly concluded her statement by saying that she would not be deterred from discussing her experiences or using legal remedies available to her.
She said she was relying on evidence and maintained that she had faith in the judicial systems of both India and Austria.
Celina Jaitly’s legal battle remains ongoing
The latest development is part of a wider and continuing dispute involving Jaitly, Peter Haag and their family. The matters reportedly include matrimonial proceedings, questions concerning the couple’s children and allegations made by both sides.
As the legal proceedings continue, the competing claims have not all been adjudicated. Any determination regarding allegations of abuse, custody, defamation, property or other disputed issues will ultimately depend on the relevant courts and competent authorities.
For now, Jaitly’s latest statement makes clear that she intends to continue pursuing her case while challenging what she considers attempts to silence her.
The actor’s comments have also renewed public attention around the difficult intersection of celebrity, family disputes, child custody and ongoing litigation, where statements made in the public domain can have consequences for all parties involved, particularly minor children.
