Today, On 11th October, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai emphasized the growing vulnerability of girl children in the digital era, highlighting online harassment, cyberbullying, and misuse of personal data. He urged specialized training, stating, “To secure her safety is to free her spirit.”
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident where his daughter received an inappropriate message while gaming online, highlighting the growing cybercrime threat. He called on schools to introduce a weekly “Cyber Period” to teach children about online safety and reporting suspicious behaviour.
The Delhi High Court has prohibited sharing morphed images of a minor girl on social media, particularly Instagram. The court ordered Meta to disclose information about creators of fake accounts, supporting the girl’s request for protection. This ruling emphasizes the need to safeguard minors’ rights and holds social media companies accountable for harmful content.