What is the Right to be Forgotten?

The Right to be Forgotten has become a critical constitutional issue in India, stemming from the Right to Privacy under Article 21.

It allows individuals to request the removal of personal data from digital platforms once it is no longer necessary. This frequently clashes with the Open Court Principle, which demands that judicial records remain public for transparency.

While victims of sexual offenses and matrimonial litigants often receive protection, the judiciary remains cautious about "erasing" criminal history.

Balancing an individual’s digital dignity with the public’s right to information remains a complex challenge for Indian courts and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.