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- By Aditya Jha
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
While hearing a petition seeking a ban on pornography, the Supreme Court on Monday cited the Gen Z protest in Nepal, seemingly hinting at what a forceful ban on the digital content could lead to. A division bench led by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai refused to entertain the plea; however, it assured that the matter would be heard after four weeks. In his plea, the petitioner argued that the government should frame a policy to limit the access to such content, especially for the minors. The petitioner further claimed that several websites have been promoting pornography that causes negative impact on the consumers.
However, the apex court pointed out that any forceful ban on the digital content might lead to unrest similar to Nepal. “Look what happened in Nepal over a ban," the bench asserted during the hearing. The petitioner had also argued that consumption of such content is easier than ever, as it is just a click away. "After digitalisation, everyone is connected digitally… who is educated or un-educated is immaterial. Everything is available in one click," the petitioner emphasised.
He also pointed out that the devices used by children have no mechanism to limit the visibility of pornography, leading to more exposure. "During Covid schoolchildren used digital devices… in these devices there is no mechanism to restrain watching of pornography," the petitioner pointed out.
"There is no effective law to deal with this issue, and watching pornography adversely affects persons as well as society, especially growing minds aged between 13 and 18," he added, reported NDTV.
Earlier in September, a violent protest broke out in Nepal allegedly due to a ban on social media apps and corruption. The protestors stormed into the top government buildings in Kathmandu and the residential spaces of the top ministers of the government.