diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/communication/communication.py b/frappe/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
index 4470fd2a320..b86901ab191 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
@@ -555,9 +555,6 @@ def update_parent_document_on_communication(doc):
 			parent.db_set("status", "Open")
 			parent.run_method("handle_hold_time", "Replied")
 			apply_assignment_rule(parent)
-		else:
-			# update the modified date for document
-			parent.update_modified()
 
 	update_first_response_time(parent, doc)
 	set_avg_response_time(parent, doc)