Supreme Court seeks replies from Centre, NCPCR on PIL for framework to protect children from social media risks

The Supreme Court has sought replies from the Centre and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on a petition seeking a comprehensive and enforceable national framework to protect children from the risks associated with social media platforms. The plea, filed by Emerald Heights International School, calls for mandatory age verification, age-appropriate access, verifiable parental consent, and stronger safeguards against cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, harmful content, and excessive platform use.

The Bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, has listed the petition for hearing on December 7, urging the respondents to declare the failure to provide effective protection to children against these risks as arbitrary, unreasonable, and violative of constitutional provisions.

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