Master Hemaang Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition sought removal of news articles, broadcasts and digital publications disclosing the petitioner's identity and family details. On the Government confirming issuance of removal directions, the Court found nothing remained to adjudicate, disposed of the petition and pending application, leaving liberty to approach authorities if grievance persisted.
What did the court decide?
Government directions removing publications identifying the petitioner and family confirmed; petition disposed with liberty to approach concerned authority if grievance not fully mitigated.