Supreme Court of India Takes Cognizance of Child Safety in Digital Space

Supreme Court of India Takes Cognizance of Child Safety Concerns in Digital Space

A powerful petition led by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, Founder of World Digital Detox Day, has resulted in a historic legal step — the Supreme Court of India has officially taken cognizance of the urgent need to protect children in the digital environment.

This landmark legal action calls for:

Mandatory age verification on all social media platforms

A statutory ban on social media use for children under 16–18

National policy reforms addressing screen addiction and digital wellness

Time-bound government action on digital safety frameworks

The petition urges the court to treat unregulated digital exposure as a violation of children’s constitutional rights to safety, health, and education.

Backed by educators, health professionals, and child rights activists, the movement has captured global attention, with coverage in over 100 major media platforms.

🛡️ “This is not anti-technology — it’s pro-childhood, pro-health, and pro-human.” – Dr. Rekha Chaudhari

With the Supreme Court's acknowledgment, this marks a turning point in the battle to make the internet safer for the next generation.