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Supreme Court rules children’s internet access is a fundamental right, urges ‘child mode’ controls
The Supreme Court held that a blanket ban on internet for minors is unjustified and directed the introduction of child‑mode safeguards instead of age‑based restrictions.
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on children’s internet rights, concluding that denying them internet access altogether is not permissible and recognizing it as a fundamental right.
The bench examined concerns about children’s safety on social media platforms and acknowledged the need to protect minors from harmful content.
Rather than imposing a blanket age restriction, the Court recommended the implementation of child‑mode features and parental control mechanisms to ensure safe usage.
The decision underscores the balance between safeguarding children and preserving their right to information, and calls on the government and service providers to develop appropriate safeguards.
The bench examined concerns about children’s safety on social media platforms and acknowledged the need to protect minors from harmful content.
Rather than imposing a blanket age restriction, the Court recommended the implementation of child‑mode features and parental control mechanisms to ensure safe usage.
The decision underscores the balance between safeguarding children and preserving their right to information, and calls on the government and service providers to develop appropriate safeguards.