Acquittal In Sexual Offence Cases Warrants De-Indexing Of Name-Based Search Results To Protect Reputation: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

2 Jun 2026 11:00 AM IST

  • Acquittal In Sexual Offence Cases Warrants De-Indexing Of Name-Based Search Results To Protect Reputation: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has ruled that acquittal in sexual offence cases warrants de-indexing of such accused from name based search results to protect reputation. “This Court is of the view that in cases of acquittal from charges of sexual offences, where the petitioner is a private individual and no specific articulable continuing public interest in their identification can be established,...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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