Intent matters: Court grants bail to man who posted Pak flag on social media The Himachal Pradesh High Court noted that the petitioner chatted with someone, and they then criticised the hostilities between India and Pakistan. It is difficult to see how a desire to end the hostilities and a return to peace can amount to sedition. AdvertisementHimachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man booked under sedition Aman Kumar BhardwajShimla,UPDATED: Jan 7, 2026 14:11 ISTEdited By: Zafar AbbasThe Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man booked under sedition and other charges for allegedly uploading photos and videos of prohibited weapons, the Pakistan flag, and slogans related to Khalistan on Facebook, holding that ‘intent is the key factor’ in deciding sedition. Justice Rakesh Kainthla granted bail to Abhishek Singh Bhardwaj, who was arrested following the registration of an FIR on May 28, 2025, at Dehra in Kangra district. The arrest was made on the basis of a tip-off alleging that the accused had shared objectionable content on social media. advertisementDuring the investigation, police conducted a search at the accused’s residence but recovered no prohibited weapons or incriminating material, except for a mobile phone.
