Science & Technology
Indian Kanoon challenges 'right to be forgotten' order after 80 judgments deleted
The development
What happened
The legal portal Indian Kanoon has challenged an order related to the 'right to be forgotten', following the deletion of 80 judgments from public view. The move brings renewed focus to the balance between individual privacy rights and judicial transparency in digital records.
At a glance
Key facts
80 judgments were deleted as part of the contested order.
Indian Kanoon formally challenged the redaction order.
The news report was published by The Indian Express.
Background
Context
- The 'right to be forgotten' relates to an individual's claim to have certain personal information or records removed from public internet searches and databases.
- Indian Kanoon is a popular search engine used by legal professionals, scholars, and citizens to access Indian laws and court judgments.
- Judicial transparency ensures that court proceedings and rulings remain open and accessible for public scrutiny and legal precedent analysis.
Significance
Why it matters
- Raises critical questions regarding public access to judicial records and open courts in India.
- Highlights the implementation and legal boundaries of the 'right to be forgotten' within the Indian judicial system.