New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- India could tighten the rules governing children's access to social media, with the Supreme Court asking the Centre to examine whether safeguards for users below 18 can be incorporated into the statutory framework governing digital intermediaries.

The issue is not a blanket restriction on internet access for minors. The focus of the proceedings is on whether children below 18 should be able to independently create and maintain social media accounts and enter into contracts with digital platforms.

The development follows a petition by the Just Rights for Children Alliance (JRCA) seeking enforceable safeguards for minors using social media and other digital platforms.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya ...