Supreme Court Considers Making Sports Physical Activity Part Of Children’s Fundamental Right; Flags Digital Age Impact On Children
The Supreme Court on Thursday highlighted the importance of sports and physical activity in children's lives, observing that the growing use of digital devices is increasingly keeping children away from playgrounds. According to Bar and Bench reports, a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) in Kanishka Pandey vs Union of…
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the growing disconnect between children and physical activity due to the increasing use of digital devices. In a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2017, the court was presented with a plea seeking recognition of the right to sports and physical literacy as a fundamental right under Article 21A of the Constitution.
The court emphasized the importance of encouraging children to participate in sports, noting that in the digital age, children are increasingly getting away from fields. The court also highlighted the need for compulsory sports education and physical activity in school curricula, suggesting that school boards allocate 90 minutes of school time to physical activity.
The central government has yet to respond to the suggestions made by the legal counsel assisting the court.
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