Why Are Court Judgments from SupremeToday.AI Appearing on Google or Bing?

SupremeToday.AI is committed to making Indian legal information easily accessible to everyone. As a trusted legal research platform, our pages may appear on search engines like Google and Bing because of the growing relevance and usefulness of our content for people seeking court judgments and legal references.

Are Court Judgments Public Information?

Yes. Court judgments delivered by Indian courts are part of the public record unless a court explicitly restricts their publication. This ensures transparency in the judicial process and allows citizens to stay informed about the development of law.

In fact, many courts, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts, actively publish their judgments on official websites. SupremeToday.AI organizes and presents this public information in a user-friendly manner for better legal awareness.

Do You Need Permission to Publish Court Judgments?

No permission is required. Under Section 52(1)(q)(iv) of the Copyright Act, publishing court judgments does not amount to copyright infringement. SupremeToday.AI lawfully republishes these public records without modification, preserving their original content for public benefit.

What About My Privacy?

The right to privacy is a fundamental right, but it must be balanced with the principle that court proceedings and judgments are public.

The Supreme Court, in R. Rajagopal vs State of Tamil Nadu (1994), clarified that once information enters the public domain through court records, the right to privacy no longer applies. However, the court also emphasized protecting the identities of victims of sensitive offenses such as sexual assault or abduction.

Does the Right to Privacy Judgment (Puttaswamy, 2017) Affect This?

While the Supreme Court in Puttaswamy vs Union of India (2017) recognized the right to privacy as intrinsic to human dignity, it did not overrule the principle that public court records remain accessible. The Court recommended a careful balancing act between privacy rights and freedom of information, but no law currently restricts access to court judgments already in the public domain.

What About Special Cases Like Jorawar Singh Mundy?

In specific instances where courts have ordered name removal or anonymization, SupremeToday.AI fully complies with such judicial directions. However, these cases are exceptions and not the general rule.

Courts have repeatedly held — such as in Dharamraj Bhanushankar Dave v. State of Gujarat and Dr. Krishna Menon vs High Court of Kerala — that publication of court judgments supports freedom of speech and public accountability.

Can I Request Removal or Editing of My Case?

SupremeToday.AI does not modify or delete court judgments without a formal directive from a court of law.

That said, we take privacy seriously and offer limited redaction services in accordance with legal provisions. We can mask sensitive personal information in cases involving:

• Sexual assault or harassment (under IPC Sections 376, 354, etc.)
• Juvenile cases, following the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

For such requests, please email info@supremetoday.ai, supremetoday@gmail.com with the specific link to the case.

Can My Judgment Be Hidden from Google, Bing or Other Search Engines?

For cases related to family matters — such as divorce, child custody, maintenance, and adoption — SupremeToday.AI can block pages from appearing in search engine results (subject to eligibility).

To initiate the process:

• Send an email to info@supremetoday.ai, supremetoday@gmail.com with your case URL.
• Requests are reviewed every week.
• After request is reviewed, it would take at least 48 Hours (Approx 3-4 Days if Holiday) from the Search Engine.

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