How to Get Right to Be Forgotten in India
in Delhi
A legal step-by-step guide for Delhi residents and businesses. India does not yet have a statutory Right to Be Forgotten but High Courts have exercised this power under Article 21. The Personal Data Protection Bill (2025) will codify this right.
Identify the content: historical content, outdated information, or acquitted criminal records that continue to harm reputation.
Assess eligibility: Right to Be Forgotten is stronger for acquitted individuals, victims of crimes, and content with no ongoing public interest.
High Court petition: filed at the relevant High Court as a writ petition under Article 21 (right to privacy).
Google India notice: formal notice to Google's India operations demanding de-indexing pending the court order.
Court order enforcement: once the High Court issues an order, it is served on all search engines and platform operators.
India does not yet have a statutory Right to Be Forgotten but High Courts have exercised this power under Article 21. The Personal Data Protection Bill (2025) will codify this right.
How long does it take to right to be forgotten in Delhi?+
Most cases in Delhi are resolved within 7–30 days via IT Act 2000 platform notices. Where Delhi High Court intervention is required, the timeline is 21–45 days. Emergency cases are handled on a 24-hour escalation track. RepuLex confirms all removals in writing before closing the case.
Can RepuLex help right to be forgotten for Delhi clients?+
Yes. RepuLex handles right to be forgotten for clients across Delhi and all Indian cities. IT Act 2000 notices have national jurisdiction — legal action initiated in Delhi is effective regardless of where the platform is hosted. Delhi High Court filings are available for Delhi-specific proceedings.
What does it cost to right to be forgotten in Delhi?+
RepuLex charges a fixed one-time fee: ₹99,999 per URL permanently removed. Package pricing: Starter Shield (3 URLs) at ₹1,49,999 and Business Clear (10 URLs) at ₹3,99,999. A free case assessment is provided before any commitment. No monthly retainers.
Need help? RepuLex handles it for you in Delhi.
Free assessment · Fixed fee · Delhi High Court jurisdiction · Written confirmation
Why right to be forgotten in Delhi requires Delhi High Court-aware strategy
Delhi High Court is the leading judicial forum for IT Act and online defamation matters in India. It has passed landmark John Doe orders, Google de-indexing directions, and intermediary liability rulings that set precedents for all High Courts nationwide. Delhi's concentration of national media, corporate headquarters, and political institutions makes it the primary source of cross-platform defamation cases requiring urgent injunctive relief.
False news articles on national portals
Glassdoor reviews targeting Delhi-based corporates
WhatsApp-spread defamation among NCR business networks
Delhi-based clients face the highest density of cross-platform attacks in India — coordinated content on Twitter/X, Glassdoor, and national news portals (especially during legislative or business cycles). Telegram and WhatsApp groups operating from NCR are an increasing source of viral defamation requiring John Doe orders.
Delhi High Court accepts urgent mentions before the Vacation Bench and has a strong tradition of granting ex parte interim injunctions in defamation matters with clear evidence of falsity. Original-side filing is the preferred route for IT Act and intermediary liability matters.
Highest-risk Delhi industries: Public sector executives and policy advisors (false news framing), national-corporate leadership (Glassdoor and shareholder forum attacks), and political consultants (coordinated Twitter campaigns).