Mangaluru-based PADI welcomes SC directions to Centre on safeguards for minors on social media
The Mangaluru-based organization PADI has expressed support for the Supreme Court's directive to the Indian government to establish regulations preventing minors from accessing social media. The group emphasizes that such measures are essential to protect children from online risks like cyberbullying, grooming, and sexual exploitation.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing global push for stricter digital accountability and child safety protections on social media platforms.
PADI, the city-based organisation working for the protection of children, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s direction to the Union government, asking it to come up with norms to ensure that minors do not get social media accounts.
In a statement, PADI CEO Renni D’Souza said the direction would have a far-reaching impact on protection of children online, particularly at a time when children were spending more time on social media. Minors are also exposed to risks such as online sexual exploitation, grooming, trafficking, sextortion and cyberbullying.
Mr. D’Souza said the apex court’s observation was an important step towards making digital platforms accountable under Indian law. Stronger safeguards and accountability for social media platforms were urgently needed, he said.
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