What?
The Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed by theHaryana Police that the report by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL),Chandigarh is ‘inconclusive’.
The analysis was regarding the alleged casteist remarks madeby the cricketer during one of his live video chats on Instagram.
Response was being sought in a plea filed in February 2021 seekingquashing of the FIR by Yuvraj Singh.
Background
Rajat Kalsan, a Hansi-based lawyer had complained to thepolice on June 2, 2020.
He claims that Yuvraj Singh made objectionable remarks aboutDalits during an Instagram Live with a fellow cricketer Rohit Sharma. Theremarks are alleged to be made when Yuvraj Singh referred to another fellowcricketer Yuzvendra Chahal.
This live session was aired in April 2020 and in June 2020videos of the cricketer addressing two of his colleagues as “Bhangi” begancirculating online.
The police lodged an FIR under sections 153, 153 A, 295, 505of the IPC and section 3 (1) (U) of SC/ST Act at the Hansi city police station.
It must be noted that Yuvraj Singh apologized publicly forhaving hurt public sentiments and expressed his regret on his choice of thewords.
Reaction from the police
Police claimed that the investigation is in its initialstages and the offence committed by the former cricketer is cognisable innature and non-bailable.
Further, the quashing of the FIR will cause prejudice to theinvestigating agency as offense is claimed to be an offence “committed againstthe state”.
Future events
The case stands adjourned for April 28, 2021.