Overview

• Adil Magre, originally from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, was charged for using a Pakistani flag as his WhatsApp profile picture.
• Police registered a case under Sections 196 and 197(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing alleged actions prejudicial to national integration.
• Magre has lived near Shimla's Lakkar Bazar since 2016 and works with a private gas agency in the city.
• The case highlights the legal implications of symbolic expression on social media in India, particularly regarding sensitive national symbols.
• As of now, Magre remains under investigation, with no updates on bail or court proceedings.