印度最高法院以儿童安全风险为由,敦促全国禁止16岁以下者使用社交媒体。 India's top court urges nationwide ban on social media for under-16s, citing child safety risks.

Madras高等法院建议印度考虑采取澳大利亚式的禁令,禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体, The Madras High Court has recommended India consider adopting an Australia-style ban on social media use for children under 16, citing risks from online pornographic content. 在驳回2018年公共利益诉讼的同时,法院强调,光靠父母不能确保网上儿童安全,并敦促中央和州政府加强宣传运动,制定行动计划,推广家长控制工具。 While dismissing a 2018 public interest litigation, the court stressed that parents alone cannot ensure child safety online and urged the central and state governments to strengthen awareness campaigns, develop action plans, and promote parental control tools. 它批评现有努力不够充分,呼吁采取积极措施,包括公共教育和加强执法,直到颁布全面立法。 It criticized existing efforts as inadequate and called for proactive measures, including public education and stronger enforcement, until comprehensive legislation is enacted.