Google opposed Justice AHMD Nawaz’s plea, arguing that India does not legally recognise the “right to be forgotten” under the DPDP Act, 2023. It also questioned the maintainability of the case, citing jurisdiction issues and saying a foreign judge cannot directly invoke constitutional remedies in India.
Today, On 4th April, The Supreme Court refused to consider a plea seeking a social media ban for children under 13. It said that such matters should be handled by the government, not the court. The petition claimed that too much screen time is causing a mental health crisis among children. It urged stricter rules, but the court left the decision to policymakers.
