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When the internet won’t let you move on: Delhi High Court’s landmark ruling on the Right to Be Forgotten

Summary: What happens when everyone, but the internet has moved on? In a landmark judgment delivered on May 29, 2026, the Delhi High Court has addressed the growing problem of digital records that continue to haunt individuals, long after legal proceedings have concluded. Even after legal closure may be achieved through acquittal, discharge and settlement, a simple online search can still link a person with past allegations for years to come.

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Jurisprudence around Grant of Interim Injunction in Defamation Suits in India

Introduction:

In civil proceedings in India, the standard for grant of interim injunction, is well established. The aggrieved party, seeking an injunction, must establish a three-part test to the satisfaction of a court of law, that is, (i) a prima facie case; (ii) balance of convenience; and (iii) irreparable harm/loss. While the three-part test remains applicable in defamation cases (including through offline and online media), for granting interim injunction, the threshold is slightly advanced due to the nature of dispute, rights involved, continuous cause of action (reputational damage if the publication is ex facie defamatory) and due to the advent of technology and widespread access to internet.

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