Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
The article examines the tension between the 'right to be forgotten' (an aspect of informational privacy, recognized in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case) and the principle of open justice, particularly concerning digitized court records. It critiques a Delhi High Court order, arguing that instead of obfuscating records, the solution lies in ensuring digital accuracy. This involves updating judicial records to prominently reflect all decisions, including acquittals or discharges, and mandating platforms to regularly refresh their databases to provide proper context, thereby protecting both fundamental rights and the integrity of public records.
The article examines the tension between the 'right to be forgotten' (an aspect of informational privacy, recognized in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case) and the principle of open justice, particularly concerning digitized court records. It critiques a Delhi High Court order, arguing that instead of obfuscating records, the solution lies in ensuring digital accuracy. This involves updating judicial records to prominently reflect all decisions, including acquittals or discharges, and mandating platforms to regularly refresh their databases to provide proper context, thereby protecting both fundamental rights and the integrity of public records.
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GS Paper 2: Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance (Fundamental Rights, Judiciary)
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