The Supreme Court says children have a fundamental right to access the internet

Updated 2026-10-18 · told from many outlets at once

The Supreme Court ruled that internet access is a fundamental right and that children's online safety should include safeguards without blanket bans.

• The Supreme Court held that the right to internet access is a fundamental right under Article 21 and Article 19(1)(a).
• The court stated that children's freedom and safety are not mutually exclusive.
• The Supreme Court said some age-based restrictions and safeguards should exist for children's online safety, rejecting blanket bans and calling them disproportionate.
• The court noted the internet is a source of learning for children in remote areas.

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