girl child protection
Supreme Court Justice Calls for Urgent Legislation on Deepfakes and AI-Enabled Child Abuse to Protect Girl Children
Oct 13, 2025 01:11 am CST
Justice B V Nagarathna of India's Supreme Court has urged for immediate legislative action to combat deepfakes and AI-enabled child abuse. Speaking at a national consultation on safeguarding girl children, she emphasized the need for comprehensive measures including 24-hour reporting mechanisms for child sexual abuse material, platform-level age verification, and enhanced monitoring systems to protect vulnerable children from evolving technological threats while ensuring their access to education, nutrition, and legal protection.
Supreme Court Justice Highlights Greater Digital Dangers Faced by Girl Children in India
Oct 13, 2025 01:03 am CST
Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala emphasizes that girl children face heightened vulnerability in cyberspace, calling for stronger legal protections and grassroots action. Speaking at a UNICEF India consultation, he stressed that effective change requires addressing gender bias at home first, noting that current investigative methods are inadequate for digital crimes targeting girls.