#Right to Be Forgotten

The Delhi High Court directed masking of identity markers in quashed criminal orders to shield the petitioner’s family from harassment, upholding a right to be forgotten under Article 21. This lets those with quashed criminal cases seek removal of personal details from public court records to prevent ongoing stigma.

Karnataka High Court affirms that acquitted individuals can demand redaction of their names from judgments and online legal databases under the Right to Be Forgotten, reinforcing privacy rights under Article 21. The ruling mandates judicial and state authorities to comply with redaction requests, setting a precedent for post-acquittal privacy protections.