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.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s Sahyog Portal. They argue that the portal enables arbitrary online content takedowns without notice or hearing, violating free speech and Supreme Court safeguards.