# Supreme Court asks Centre to examine social media ban for minors

2026-09-29T14:21:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to examine whether a statutory framework can be put in place to prevent minors under 18 from independently creating social media accounts, or entering into contracts with digital platforms, without parental consent. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard a petition from NGO 'Just Rights for Children Alliance' on September 10. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court the government would examine the issue and take appropriate steps. The court noted that safeguards are needed and suggested the requirement could be incorporated in statutory form under intermediary rules. Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party criticised the proposal, arguing on social media that restrictions could be used to silence young people who question political narratives on platforms like Instagram. The government has not implemented any ban yet. The court is expected to hear the matter again after the Centre files its response.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The Times of India reports that several residents of the area expressed frustration over the lack of basic amenities, while the government statement cited ongoing development projects. This difference in framing highlights a common tension in urban governance reporting.

## Coverage

- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/politics/abhijeet-dipke-social-media-curbs-minors-india/>
  Leads with Dipke's conspiracy theory framing, omits Supreme Court and government details
- timesnownews.com (sensationalist) <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/cjp-abhijeet-dipke-says-social-media-curbs-for-minors-shouldnt-silence-gen-alpha-article-156247079>
  Promotional teaser for TV show, no substantive reporting of the story itself
- timesnownews.com (sensationalist) <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/shows/supreme-court-addresses-social-media-addiction-among-teenagers-india-video-156247219>
  Promotional teaser for TV show, no substantive reporting of the story itself

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