Big message from the Supreme Court: Children cannot be kept completely away from the Internet, digital access is a fundamental right.

Giving an important message on the digital rights of children, the Supreme Court said that the right to access and use the Internet cannot be completely limited on the basis of age. The court stressed the need to strike a balance between children's digital freedom and online safety, citing fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a). Also, online platforms were instructed to strengthen security mechanisms to remove content related to sexual exploitation and abuse of children.