NationalFriday, 25 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on steps against child sexual abuse content online
On September 2026, the Supreme Court gave the Centre a final chance to explain action against online child sexual abuse material and adjourned the case to October 15, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, a Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran gave the Centre a final chance to explain steps taken against online child sexual abuse content and posted the matter to October 15, 2026.
Key specifics
- The case was filed by Just Rights for Children Alliance.
- The bench comprised Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran.
- The Centre had been asked to file a response on August 14, 2026.
- The hearing was adjourned to October 15, 2026.
- The issue involved POCSO-related complaints and social media platforms such as Instagram and Telegram.
Exam lens
Judiciary and cyber law question, POCSO Act, social media platforms, Supreme Court bench, October 15, 2026 hearing; TNPSC may ask which court sought action against online child sexual abuse material.