Court mandates LinkedIn and Delhi Police Cyber Cell to disclose identity and IP details regarding disputed post linked to Advocate Sanjucta Kabasi
In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has initiated an investigation into an alleged contemptuous LinkedIn post purportedly linked to Advocate Sanjucta Kabasi. The division bench, comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja, issued the order on January 29, 2026, directing LinkedIn Corporation to reveal the identity and account details of the user responsible for the contentious post.
The matter arose from a suo motu contempt reference based on a LinkedIn post titled "Sanjucta Kabasi's Post," which appeared in the court's documents. In response to the court's inquiry, the respondent, Advocate Sanjucta Kabasi, denied ownership of the LinkedIn account from which the post originated.
Given the potential implications for the contempt proceedings, the court has tasked LinkedIn Corporation with disclosing the creator's identity and account specifics. Additionally, the Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has been instructed to provide a comprehensive report detailing the post's creation date, associated IP address, and any removal actions taken, including the IP addresses involved.
The court has set a two-week deadline for the submission of these reports. Copies of the order have been dispatched to LinkedIn's nominated counsel and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Cyber Cell, to ensure compliance. Furthermore, the court has scheduled the next hearing for March 11, 2026, wherein the findings from LinkedIn and the Cyber Cell will be reviewed.
This directive underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the integrity of court proceedings and addressing potential contemptuous actions in the digital space. The outcome of this investigation could have significant ramifications for online accountability and the role of social media platforms in legal disputes.
Bottom Line:
Contempt proceedings - Investigation ordered regarding alleged LinkedIn post - Court directed LinkedIn Corporation to disclose identity and details of account holder and requested Cyber Cell of Delhi Police to furnish detailed report on post creation and removal, including associated IP addresses.
Statutory provision(s): Contempt of Court
Court On Its Own Motion v. Sanjucta Kabasi, Advocate, (Delhi)(DB) : Law Finder Doc id # 2851169
