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15 October 2026 · law constitution

Supreme Court Affirms Internet Access as a Fundamental Right for Children

On 15 October 2026, the Supreme Court held that access to and use of the internet is a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a), including for children. The Court warned against blanket age-based exclusions while calling for stronger action against harmful material online.

Supreme Court Affirms Internet Access as a Fundamental Right for Children: 2017 photograph of the Supreme Court building in New Delhi; not a photograph of the October 2026 judgment or the judges' hearing.
2017 photograph of the Supreme Court building in New Delhi; not a photograph of the October 2026 judgment or the judges' hearing. · Credit: Pinakpani · License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources and further reading

  1. The Indian Express — Supreme Court ruling explained, 19 October 2026
  2. LiveLaw — Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish, 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 1063

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