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Sri Lankan Judge Moves Karnataka HC Against Google Over Defamatory Links

Justice Nawaz has invoked the legal principle known as the Right to be Forgotten, arguing that the continued circulation of the articles online violates his right to privacy and reputation.

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Storyboard•11-03-2026, 10:21

Sri Lankan Judge Moves Karnataka HC Against Google Over Defamatory Links

•Sri Lankan Supreme Court Judge A H M D Nawaz petitioned Karnataka HC against Google India, Ministry of Electronics and IT, and two Sri Lankan news websites.
•He seeks removal of defamatory online articles from Google search results, citing his 'Right to be Forgotten' and violation of privacy.
•The articles, published by Colombo Telegraph and Lanka e News, accuse him of corruption despite his exoneration in Sri Lanka.
•Case filed in India due to Google India's Bengaluru HQ and Article 21 of Indian Constitution; avoided Sri Lanka due to ethical concerns as a sitting judge.
•Notices issued on March 5; next hearing scheduled for March 16, raising questions on cross-border online defamation and privacy rights.

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