SUPREME COURT TAKES COGNIZANCE OF CHILD SAFETY CONCERNS IN DIGITAL SPACE
New Delhi | April 10, 2025 – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has formally heard the writ petition filed by ZEP Foundation—World Digital Detox Day (Diary No. 8128/2025), led by Dr. Rekha Chaudhary, founder and global advocate for digital wellness and smartphone‑free childhoods. The Court has granted liberty to the Foundation to submit a detailed representation to the Central Government proposing mandatory age verification and statutory prohibition for social media use by children under 16/18 years, and has set an eight‑week timeline for the Government to take action.A bench comprising Hon’ble Justices B.R. Gavai and Augustin George Masih also issued directives to: 1. Condone Delay – Acknowledge the petition’s importance despite procedural delays. 2. Recognize Policy...










