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1. One of the grounds on which the present reference is based is an alleged LinkedIn post, titling ‘Sanjucta Kabasi’s Post’, appearing at pages 19 and 20 of the PDF paper book.
2. Question: We have enquired from the respondent if the said LinkedIn account on which the post appearing at pages 19 and 20 of the PDF paper book was uploaded, belongs to her?
3. Answer: The respondent answers by saying that the said account does not belong to her.
4. As this may have a vital bearing on answering the contempt reference, we would request LinkedIn Corporation to disclose the identity and details of the person who has created this account and uploaded the above referred post.
5. We further request the Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police to furnish a report specifying (i) the date on which the post appearing at pages 19 and 20 of the PDF paper book was created, (ii) the IP address from which it was posted, (iii) if the post has been removed, the date of removal and the IP address from which such removal was effected, and (iv) the date of creation of the concerned LinkedIn account as depicted at pages 19 and 20 of the PDF paper book, along with the IP address associated therewith.
6. The reports be filed before us within a period of two weeks of receipt of this order.
7. A copy of this order be sent to LinkedIn Corporation through its nominated counsel (sjkumar@luthra.com, abhishekks@luthra.com and saurabhk@luthra.com) and through the APP to the DCP, Cyber Cell, for ensuring compliance.
8. A copy of this order should also accompany the subject post which is appearing at pages 19 and 20 of the PDF paper book.
9. The Registry is also directed to paginate the file and supply the same to the learned Amicus Curiae and also to the respondent so that they are able to make their submissions before us.
10. List on 11th March, 2026.
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