Polity & GovernancePrelims + Mains
Children’s Right to Internet Access: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court held that children have a fundamental right to Internet access under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a), subject to reasonable restrictions. It rejected blanket bans as disproportionate, emphasising parental supervision, child-friendly safety features, platform accountability, digital literacy and effective reporting mechanisms to balance children’s online safety with freedom and participation.
