In Brief
- Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on social media restrictions for minors.
- Bench highlights need for safeguards to protect children in India.
- Petition filed by a non-profit child rights organisation.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant stresses necessity of a protective firewall for children online.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Centre seeking its response on a petition that calls for imposing curbs on social media use by minors. The petition was filed by a non-profit organisation advocating for child rights.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant underscored that safeguards are necessary to protect children from the potential harms of social media. The bench remarked that there should be a firewall to prevent risks faced by minors online.
The court's notice signals the judiciary's growing attention to digital safety issues for young users amid increasing concerns about social media's impact on children.
No further details were disclosed about the nature of the proposed curbs or timelines for the Centre's reply. The case is expected to be monitored closely as digital safety remains a critical public concern.
