Child rights panel again summons Meta India MD, head over sexual abuse material case
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned Meta India's leadership to address concerns regarding child sexual abuse material advertisements on its platform. Additionally, the commission is investigating a separate child abuse incident at a Capgemini-operated daycare center.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing regulatory pressure on big tech companies regarding content moderation and child safety in India.
NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has again summoned the managing director and head of Meta India in connection with its inquiry into alleged Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) advertisements on the platform.The Commission has fixed September 16 for the next hearing and is expected to seek the personal appearance of Meta's India MD and head after the company was represented by senior executives at the previous hearing on September 9.NCPCR had first issued a notice to Meta on July 3, 2026, seeking an explanation over CSEAM advertisements. Meta submitted its response a week later.The Commission subsequently decided to institute a formal inquiry to establish the facts of the case.
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