SC: internet access is a fundamental right for children

Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran grounded it in Articles 21 and 19(1)(a), reasoning that freedom of speech and expression includes the right to know, receive and impart information and ideas (Mathrubhumi). The court warned that blanket age-based bans would push children toward unregulated and more dangerous websites (BusinessToday). (English, Businesstoday)

• Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran grounded it in Articles 21 and 19(1)(a), reasoning that freedom of speech and expression includes the right to know, receive and impart information and ideas (Mathrubhumi).
• The court warned that blanket age-based bans would push children toward unregulated and more dangerous websites (BusinessToday).