Mumbai Police have registered a First Information Report against Austrian national Peter Haag, the husband of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly, following allegations of cruelty, physical harm, criminal intimidation and sustained harassment.
FIR issued against Celina Jaitly's husband Peter Haag
The FIR was lodged after a complaint filed by Jaitly and has been registered under Sections 85, 115(2), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, according to police officials familiar with the matter.
The registration of the FIR marks the beginning of formal criminal proceedings against Haag and adds to legal action already underway under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Mumbai Police have also issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Haag, escalating the case amid claims of his continued non-cooperation with investigators.
A Look Out Circular is typically issued by Indian law enforcement agencies to monitor and restrict the movement of individuals wanted for questioning or investigation, particularly where there are concerns they may leave the country or evade legal proceedings.
Police sources said the decision to issue the LOC reflects the seriousness of the allegations and the need to ensure Haag’s availability during the ongoing investigation.
The case has drawn attention because of Jaitly’s public profile as a former Bollywood actor and beauty pageant winner.
Jaitly rose to prominence after winning the Miss India title in 2001 and later represented India at the Miss Universe competition the same year. She went on to establish herself in Hindi cinema with appearances in films including Janasheen, No Entry, Apna Sapna Money Money and Golmaal Returns.
In recent years, the actor has largely stepped away from mainstream Bollywood projects and has been based overseas with her family.
Peter Haag, an Austrian entrepreneur, married Jaitly in 2011. The couple have largely maintained a private family life and are parents to twin sons.
Neither Haag nor his legal representatives have publicly responded to the allegations as of Friday evening.
