Social media for under-18s may soon be banned in India as Centre backs SC
- The Centre told the Supreme Court it plans to amend IT Rules to bar under-18s from opening social media accounts.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said social media platforms would be made legally responsible for preventing minors from registering.
- The SC said the 18-year minimum age should have statutory backing, rather than remain a guideline.
- The case was filed by Just Rights for Children Alliance, citing risks including online grooming, cyberbullying and misuse of children’s data.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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