Supreme Court Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Right for Children

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The Supreme Court ruled that internet access is a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, including for children. The bench emphasized that denying children internet access is unreasonable, affirming their right to freedom of speech and conscience. It also directed stronger measures to detect and remove child sexual exploitation material from online platforms, balancing child safety with their freedoms.

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