Meta under scanner as Delhi Police files FIR over child abuse content: NHRC
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Meta India following directives from the National Human Rights Commission regarding the presence of child sexual abuse material on its platforms. Meta has acknowledged the issue, noting that predators are increasingly using deceptive advertisements to bypass safety filters.
Why it matters
This case underscores the growing legal and regulatory pressure on global social media giants to curb illegal content and protect minors in the Indian market.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against Meta India over the availability of child sexual abuse material on its platforms, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo informed.“Acting on our directions, Delhi Police has registered an FIR regarding the availability of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on platforms operated by Meta India,” Kanoongo said in a post on X.The development comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms over the circulation of child sexual abuse material and the use of online advertisements to direct users to illegal content.Earlier, on September 16, the National Commission for Protection…
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