Right to be Forgotten Upheld: Analysing the Bombay High Court [Nagpur Bench] Decision on Digital Privacy

Recently, the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay [Nagpur Bench] in ABC v. State of Maharashtra upheld the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ principle, holding it as a crucial facet of the fundamental Right to Privacy under Article 21. This article discusses the legal nuances and practical implications of this judgment.

•By MetaBoard Editorial Team
•04 August 2026
•10 min
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Paradise Lost?: The Copyright Registry Rejects Registration of AI Artwork

Paradise Lost?: The Copyright Registry Rejects Registration of AI Artwork

The Indian Copyright Office's recent rejection of A Recent Entrance to Paradise highlights a foundational principle of copyright law: copyright protection strictly requires human authorship. By refusing to recognise an autonomous algorithm as an author, the Order establishes that entirely machine-generated works remain outside the scope of traditional copyright law. This blog analyses the statutory reasoning behind the decision and its far-reaching implications for IPRs in the age of generative AI.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team21 September 2026
Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 7]: DPR Management Policy

Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 7]: DPR Management Policy

Another vital addition to an organisation’s Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit is a comprehensive Data Principal Rights [“DPR”] Management Policy. As the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, approaches, organisations must ensure compliance and proactive risk management. This article aims to assist organisations in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance by explaining and exploring the significance and components of an effective DPR Standard Operating Procedure [“SOP”].

By MetaBoard Editorial Team03 September 2026
Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 5]: Data Breach Notice

Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 5]: Data Breach Notice

As the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its 2025 Rules approach full enforcement by May 2027, proactive compliance has now become a strategic necessity for organisations. This article aims to assist organisations in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance by building a robust Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit, by exploring its foundational element: the Data Breach Notice.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team01 July 2026
Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 4]: Consent Notice

Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 4]: Consent Notice

An organisation’s Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit remains incomplete without a meticulously drafted Consent Notice. Mandated by the DPDP Act, this Notice ensures that Personal Data is acquired through valid consent [i.e., consent that is informed, specific, and unambiguous]. This article explores the strategic role of the Consent Notice within an organisation’s data governance framework and outlines the essential requirements for drafting a compliant Notice.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team15 June 2026
Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 3]: Privacy Policies

Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit [Part 3]: Privacy Policies

In our continuing exploration of the Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit, we turn our focus to another pivotal compliance requirement: the Privacy Policy. This third part of our DPDP Toolkit series decodes the essential requirements for drafting a dynamic, accessible and effective Privacy Policy that both ensures legal compliance and builds consumer trust, forming an essential part of an organisation's data governance framework.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team28 May 2026
Bombay High Court: WhatsApp, Social Media Platforms Must Act Promptly Against Misleading Content

Bombay High Court: WhatsApp, Social Media Platforms Must Act Promptly Against Misleading Content

Recently, the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in DBS Bank India Limited v. John Doe and Ors. cracked down on WhatsApp, holding that social media platforms must act quickly against misleading content. and that they can’t wait for court orders in cases where the innocent public can be misled. This article discusses the legal nuances and practical implications of this judgment.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team16 May 2026
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