NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday has sought a response from the Central government on a petition seeking restrictions on children’s use of social media and stricter regulations to protect them from online threats.
The court tagged the petition with a similar plea that is already pending before it. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on December 3.
The petition has been filed by Emerald Heights International School and its director, who have argued that protecting children from online dangers is a constitutional responsibility of both the Central and state governments.
According to the petition, social media use exposes children to several risks that can adversely affect their mental and physical health. It contends that, in view of these concerns, restricting children’s access to social media is the only practical option to safeguard their well-being.
The plea seeks stronger regulatory measures to address the potential harm caused by social media use among children and ensure adequate protection against online threats.
