Supreme Court asks Ghaziabad police for report on seizing Abhishek Upadhyay’s digital data

The Supreme Court of India issued an order directing the Ghaziabad police to furnish a detailed report on a petition seeking the seizure of digital data belonging to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay. The request to obtain the journalist's electronic records arose in connection with a road‑rage incident that is currently under investigation.

According to court filings, the investigating officers have asked for access to Upadhyay’s mobile and computer data, alleging that it may contain evidence relevant to the case. The Supreme Court, however, has asked the police to clarify the legal basis for the request and to outline the procedural steps that would be followed to protect the journalist’s privacy rights.

Legal experts note that the order underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing law‑enforcement needs with constitutional safeguards on personal data. The police are expected to submit their response within a stipulated timeframe, after which the court will decide whether the data can be lawfully obtained.