The Supreme Court on 18 July, 2022 ordered its registry to work out a mechanism to remove personal details of persons entangled in matrimonial litigation. This decision was taken to recognize which right as part of ‘right to privacy’?

Correct Answer Right to be forgotten

Key Points

• The Supreme Court's decision to remove the personal details of individuals involved in matrimonial litigation is a recognition of the right to privacy.
• This right is a fundamental right that is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
• The court's decision is in line with the landmark judgment in the Puttaswamy case (2017).
• Supreme Court declared that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that is essential to the dignity and autonomy of individuals.
• The court recognized that the right to privacy includes the right to control the dissemination of personal information. 
• This decision is a step towards protecting that right for individuals involved in matrimonial disputes.
• Article 21 is one of the prime Articles comprising Part III of the Constitution of India dealing with fundamental rights.
• Article 21 is the protection of life and personal liberty.
  • No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
  • It guarantees life and personal liberty to all persons irrespective of caste or gender.
  • It guarantees the right of persons to live with human dignity.
  • All the aspects of life go to make a person's life meaningful, complete, and worth living.

Additional Information:

• The right to be forgotten is a relatively new concept that has emerged in the digital age.
• It refers to the right of an individual to request the removal of personal information from the internet.
• .In India, the Supreme Court has recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under the Constitution.
• There have been calls for the recognition of the right to be forgotten in Indian law.

• Fundamental rights are the rights that are essential for the survival of people with dignity. 
• The Indian Constitution accommodates fundamental rights that are Justiciable subject to reasonable restrictions. 

There are six fundamental rights namely

1. Right to Equality (Article 14-18) 
2. Right to freedom (Article 19-22) 
3. Right against exploitation (Article 23 and 24) 
4. Right to freedom of religion (Article 25-28) 
5. Cultural and educational rights (Article 29 and 30) 
6. Rights to constitutional remedies (Article 32)