A bench of Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal issued the notice to the Punjab government and adjourned the case to September 15. The notice came on a petition filed by Gagandeep Singh through advocate Dinesh Mahajan.
The petitioner has denied commenting and contended that the original post is no longer available. He has argued that, in its absence, the exact wording, context, authorship, device used, timing and authenticity of the alleged communication cannot be established. The petition also alleges that the investigating agency has neither forensically examined his mobile phone nor recovered the alleged original communication from it.
Gagandeep, a student of of Bachelor of Pharmacy who is also preparing for competitive examinations, has claimed that the pending FIR is affecting his education, career and prospects. He has also pointed out that nearly a year has passed since the FIR was registered without the investigation being completed or a challan being presented.
The petitioner had submitted a representation to the Director, Bureau of Investigation, Punjab, on August 7, 2026, seeking action, but alleged that no action had followed.
Punjab Additional Advocate General Kunwarbir Singh, appearing for the state, accepted notice and said the investigation was underway. He sought time to file a status report.
The High Court thereafter adjourned the matter to September 15.
