As petitions seek social media curbs for children, what India’s courts said?
The Supreme Court heard a PIL against Meta and others alleging use of addictive dark patterns, insufficient age verification, and inadequate child safety measures compared to Western markets. The petition also raised concerns about online grooming and CSAM risks under POCSO and IT Acts. The case is linked with earlier petitions and scheduled for December hearing.
Key points
- Supreme Court notice issued on PIL seeking social media regulation for child safety
- Allegations include dark patterns, deficient age verification, and grooming risks
- Third related Supreme Court notice in under two months on children and social media
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