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Australia has become the first country in the world to completely ban social media for children under the age of 16. Now, the question is whether India should implement a similar ban?
Should the Centre consider Social Media ban for kids under 16?
New Delhi: The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has suggested that the Central Government explore the possibility of enacting a law similar to Australia's, which would completely prohibit the use of social media platforms by children under the age of 16.
A division bench of Justices G Jayachandran and KK Ramakrishnan made the observations recently. The bench was passing orders on a PIL seeking a direction to internet service providers (ISP) to provide parental window service since pornographic content is available and accessible to young children.
Australia Bans Social Media ForUnder 16s
Australia has become the first country in the world to completely ban social media for children under the age of 16. Now, the question is whether India should implement a similar ban?
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