Archive · 15 Jan 2026
HC Directs Punjab Poll Panel to Submit SSP Audio Report in 3 Weeks
The Punjab and Haryana High Court got upset with the State Election Commission (SEC) for taking too long to investigate an audio clip.
This clip is said to have the Patiala senior superintendent of police (SSP) giving instructions during elections.
The court told the SEC to finish the investigation and submit the report in three weeks.
The SEC said they were trying to get the original source of the audio, but the court said the investigation can't go on forever.
They also said the SEC is responsible for making sure the investigation is completed.
The next hearing is in February.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized the State Election Commission (SEC) for delaying the investigation of an audio clip allegedly featuring the Patiala SSP.
The court directed the SEC to submit the investigation report within three weeks.
The SEC's counsel stated that the SIT is trying to obtain the original source of the audio clip for forensic analysis.
The court emphasized that the investigation cannot be kept open-ended and that the SEC is responsible for its completion.
The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for the first week of February.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, State Election Commission (SEC), Special Investigation Team (SIT), Daljit Singh Cheema
- What
- Delay in submitting the investigation report of an audio clip allegedly featuring the Patiala SSP
- When
- Hearing on January 2024, report due in three weeks, next hearing in the first week of February
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- To ensure timely completion of the investigation and adherence to court orders
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Petitioner
- Daljit Singh Cheema (Akali leader)
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Deadline for Report
- Three weeks
- Next Hearing
- First week of February
- Key Issue
- Delay in investigation of SSP audio clip
- Supervising Body
- State Election Commission (SEC)
- Court's Concern
- Investigation not kept open-ended