No Public Interest In Keeping Information Alive On Internet After Quashing Of FIR: Delhi High Court On Right To Be Forgotten

The Delhi High Court recognized the “right to be forgotten” as part of the right to privacy. The case involved a petitioner seeking the removal of online articles related to a past criminal case in which he was acquitted. The court acknowledged that the continued availability of such information could harm the petitioner’s reputation and personal life. The court directed the concerned parties to take steps to remove or de-index the articles from search engines. This ruling underscores the evolving nature of privacy rights in the digital age and the need to balance public interest with individual privacy.