GENERAL29 Sept 2026
Under-18 social media ban: Centre plans changes to IT intermediary rules
The government has told the Supreme Court it will amend the IT (Information Technology) Rules. Age limits for social media will become a legal duty for platforms, not just a suggestion. This affects social media companies and families with children under 18. Such businesses should watch for the draft rules and get ready to run age checks early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Centre plans to amend the IT (Information Technology) Rules to restrict social media accounts for users under 18.
- The government told the Supreme Court it will make age restrictions a statutory obligation for platforms.
- The Supreme Court bench pushed for safeguards that can actually be enforced.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run an app or website where users create accounts, keep track of the planned IT Rules changes and review how you would check a user's age. Treat this as preparation only, because the amended rules are not in force yet and the final wording may change.
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