A Disturbing Legal Fight Unfolds
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has initiated a domestic violence case against her husband, Austrian entrepreneur Peter Haag, seeking Rs 50 crore in damages for alleged emotional, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Married in 2010, the couple shares three children—including two sets of twins, one child tragically lost to a congenital heart condition. Jaitly claims she was compelled to flee Austria with no financial independence, ultimately returning to India to seek legal protection.
A Star’s Journey Overshadowed by Trauma
Celina Jaitly, once a vibrant presence in mainstream Bollywood cinema, built a career in films like No Entry, Golmaal Returns, and Apna Sapna Money Money. Her transition into family life in Austria was expected to mark a new chapter, but her court filings reveal a harrowing narrative.
According to the petition filed in a Mumbai court, Haag is described as a “narcissistic, self-absorbed individual” who allegedly withheld empathy and support. Jaitly accuses him of prohibiting her from working, stripping her of her autonomy, and manipulating her during periods of emotional vulnerability—particularly after the loss of her newborn child and the deaths of her parents.
She alleges that Haag pressured her to transfer ownership of her Mumbai home and subjected her to a cycle of intimidation, anger, and alcohol-fuelled cruelty.
Legal Claims, Custody Battle, and the Road Ahead
Besides the Rs 50 crore compensation claim for loss of earnings and property, Jaitly is seeking Rs 10 lakh per month in maintenance and custody of their three children, who currently reside with Haag in Austria. The petition also requests a restraining order preventing Haag from entering her Mumbai residence and blocking any attempts to alienate shared assets.
The case, currently before Judicial Magistrate S.C. Tadye, has resulted in a notice issued to Haag, with the next hearing scheduled for December 12, 2025. As details emerge, the controversy has captured wide media attention, intensifying scrutiny on the high-profile couple’s private life.
A Broader Lens: Domestic Violence and Women’s Rights
This case surfaces at a time when discussions on domestic violence, coercive control, and women’s financial vulnerability are gaining national attention. Jaitly’s allegations highlight how abuse can remain hidden even within affluent, public-facing families. Her decision to take legal action signals a turning point—not only in her own life but in the broader conversation on safeguarding women’s rights, irrespective of social standing.
A Test Case for Justice and Healing
Celina Jaitly’s legal battle against Peter Haag is more than a celebrity dispute—it is a stark reminder of the complexities survivors face in seeking justice, financial clarity, and custody of children across international borders.
The outcome of the case will likely influence conversations around domestic abuse, legal recourse, and the protection of women navigating both emotional trauma and the courtroom. Whether the claim of Rs 50 crore in damages becomes a transformative precedent or a contested legal struggle, the proceedings underscore one woman’s attempt to reclaim dignity, autonomy, and safety.
(With agency inputs)
