"Right to be Forgotten"

• The Supreme Court, in January 2026, stayed lower court orders directing removal of news reports and judicial records from Indian Kanoon (online publication) based on the “right to be forgotten.”
• The ruling has significant implications for open justice, press freedom, and digital access to court records.

Legal Evolution and Constitutional Intersection

• The Supreme Court recognizes the Right to be Forgotten as an intrinsic part of Article 21.
• Individuals may request the deletion of personal information that is no longer necessary or relevant.
• This right often conflicts with the Right to Information and the principle of open justice.

Judicial Precedents and Global Standards

• In ....