Google opposed Justice AHMD Nawaz’s plea, arguing that India does not legally recognise the “right to be forgotten” under the DPDP Act, 2023. It also questioned the maintainability of the case, citing jurisdiction issues and saying a foreign judge cannot directly invoke constitutional remedies in India.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a fresh plea challenging a provision of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 that allegedly restricts information obtained under the RTI Act.
The Court tagged the petition with similar pending cases and will hear the matter on March 23.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging multiple provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The petition alleges excessive executive control, surveillance powers, and violation of fundamental rights including privacy and judicial independence.
