Will Amend IT Rules To Bar Under-18s From Social Media: Centre To SC

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the SC that the agreements between social media intermediaries and minors were void contracts and ought to be prevented
  • If the Centre amends the rules, it would put India among a growing group of countries tightening children's access to social media
  • The comments came as the SC was hearing on a petition filed by NGO 'Just Rights for Children Alliance', which raised concerns over children's exposure to online risks