Right to Be Forgotten Is a Facet of Article 21: In-Depth Analysis of Delhi HC’s Comprehensive Framework on De-Indexing, Masking and Informational Privacy in the Digital Age
In a 144-page ruling on 35+ petitions, Justice Sachin Datta held that the right to be forgotten is a constitutional right under Article 21, allowing acquitted persons, discharged accused, matrimonial dispute parties and sexual offence victims to seek de-indexing of judicial records from name-based search results globally, while declining relief for convicted persons, public figures, and cases involving ongoing public interest.