India, April 10 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) seeking a detailed report on the functioning and legality of the social networking platform Gleeden, following a complaint that flagged concerns over its impact on individuals and society.

The action comes after the Commission took cognisance of a complaint filed by the Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, which alleged that Gleeden facilitates extramarital relationships by connecting married individuals for discreet interactions.

The complaint claimed that nearly 40 lakh Indian users, both men and women, are active on the platform, raising questions about its scale and potential consequences. It ...