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Major Supreme Court Directive: Ban on Children Under 18 Creating Their Own Social Media Accounts
DELHI: Supreme Court issues strict orders to the Central Government regarding social media accounts for minors; directs effective implementation.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take significant measures concerning the use of social media accounts by minors. The Court has instructed that the existing framework for minors' accounts—currently limited to mere guidelines—must be effectively enforced under Indian law.
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to issue directives to all social media companies in accordance with Indian law. Consequently, children under the age of 18 will not be permitted to create their own social media accounts. Consideration may be given to allowing account usage under parental supervision after a certain age.
While provisions regarding this matter already exist within the 'Intermediary Rules,' the Court has emphasized the need to establish a clear mechanism for their effective implementation. This decision is expected to be a significant step towards enhancing the online safety of minors.
DELHI: Supreme Court issues strict orders to the Central Government regarding social media accounts for minors; directs effective implementation.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take significant measures concerning the use of social media accounts by minors. The Court has instructed that the existing framework for minors' accounts—currently limited to mere guidelines—must be effectively enforced under Indian law.
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to issue directives to all social media companies in accordance with Indian law. Consequently, children under the age of 18 will not be permitted to create their own social media accounts. Consideration may be given to allowing account usage under parental supervision after a certain age.
While provisions regarding this matter already exist within the 'Intermediary Rules,' the Court has emphasized the need to establish a clear mechanism for their effective implementation. This decision is expected to be a significant step towards enhancing the online safety of minors.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take significant measures concerning the use of social media accounts by minors. The Court has instructed that the existing framework for minors' accounts—currently limited to mere guidelines—must be effectively enforced under Indian law.
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to issue directives to all social media companies in accordance with Indian law. Consequently, children under the age of 18 will not be permitted to create their own social media accounts. Consideration may be given to allowing account usage under parental supervision after a certain age.
While provisions regarding this matter already exist within the 'Intermediary Rules,' the Court has emphasized the need to establish a clear mechanism for their effective implementation. This decision is expected to be a significant step towards enhancing the online safety of minors.
