Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Framework to Protect Children from Social Media Risks
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights on a public interest litigation filed by Emerald Heights International School. The petition calls for a comprehensive national framework to protect children from social media risks such as grooming, cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and exposure to harmful content. It demands mandatory age verification, parental consent, and stronger safeguards. The court has scheduled a hearing for December 7 and is also reviewing the Centre's draft Standard Operating Procedure to curb online child sexual abuse material.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 70/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 15 Oct, 04:40 am. Other outlets followed.