Delhi Police registers FIR over alleged circulation of child sexual abuse material on Meta platforms
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Meta platforms following allegations that child sexual abuse material is being circulated on Facebook and Instagram. The investigation is being conducted by the Special Cell under the Information Technology Act.
Why it matters
This case underscores the growing pressure on global social media giants to enforce stricter content moderation and safety protocols in India.
New Delhi The Delhi Police’s Special Cell has registered an FIR over the circulation of suspected child sexual abuse material through Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The FIR was registered on October 8 under Sections 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) and 67B (publishing or transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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