SC wants pre-screening of social media posts to boost accountability
The Supreme Court has asked the government to explore setting up a system that screens user-generated content before it goes live on social media.
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant says this move is about holding people responsible for what they post—without taking away their right to free speech.
Why should you care?
The court is worried about harmful or illegal content spreading online, especially stuff that targets minors or stirs up trouble.
They're suggesting age checks linked to Aadhaar and using AI tools for smarter moderation.
There's also talk of an independent regulator to keep things fair.
Importantly, the court made it clear: if these rules are used just to silence people, they won't stand for it.
This could change how we all use—and experience—social platforms in India.