Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has launched a significant legal battle, filing a domestic violence case against her husband, Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag, in a Mumbai court. The petition seeks both substantial financial compensation and the custody of their three children, marking the formal breakdown of their marriage that began in 2011.
In her detailed court filing, Celina Jaitly accused Haag of causing severe emotional and financial loss. She requested a staggering ₹50 crore in compensation, along with seeking substantial monthly maintenance to cover the expenses of their children. The Mumbai court immediately issued a notice to Peter Haag, initiating the formal legal proceedings in the high-profile case.
The core of Celina Jaitly’s petition centres on allegations of sustained domestic abuse, extending beyond physical harm to include emotional and financial exploitation. According to the documents submitted to the court, the actress detailed instances where Haag allegedly caused emotional distress and restricted her access to shared financial resources, ultimately leading to significant loss.
The claim for ₹50 crore in compensation strongly reflects the severity of the alleged damages and the duration of the relationship—the couple married in 2011 and had been together for over a decade. Additionally, the actress specifically requested monthly maintenance, asserting that Haag holds the financial capability to support the lifestyle and educational needs of their three children.
The Mumbai Court, after reviewing the comprehensive petition, took immediate action by issuing a legal notice to Peter Haag, requiring him to respond to the grave allegations. Legal experts believe the court will now prioritize the interim custody and maintenance matters before moving to the core charges of domestic violence and compensation.
Beyond the financial demands, Celina Jaitly’s petition makes clear her intent to gain sole legal and physical custody of their three children, two of whom are twin boys, emphasizing their current stability and environment.
Crucially, the petition includes a specific injunction request: Jaitly asked the court to stop Peter Haag from entering her Mumbai residence. This request underscores the seriousness of the situation, suggesting an immediate need for personal safety and privacy from her estranged husband.
The couple, who met in Dubai and married in 2011 at a private ceremony in Austria, have maintained a high-profile presence in both India and the Middle East, making this legal separation particularly challenging due to cross-border jurisdiction. The custody battle is likely to become complex, given Haag’s base in Dubai and the children’s dual residency.
Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag shared a decade-long marriage, often presenting a picture of domestic bliss on social media, where they frequently shared updates about their three children. Their first set of twin boys, Winston and Viraaj, were born in 2012, and their second set of twin boys, Arthur and Shamsher (with Shamsher tragically passing away shortly after birth), were born in 2017.
The actress stepped away from full-time acting following her marriage, choosing to focus on family life, though she made intermittent appearances in public events and selective projects, including her return to the big screen in Season’s Greetings (2020).
The current filing shatters the public image of the happy marriage, revealing a darker, turbulent reality behind the scenes. As the court prepares to receive Haag’s response, the case now progresses into a crucial phase that will determine the financial, residential, and custodial future of the family. The proceedings will be closely watched, given the high-profile nature of the case involving international financial figures and domestic violence laws.
