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Oct
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court has said that access to and use of the internet is a fundamental right for every individual, including children, under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. At the same time, the court has emphasised the need for proportionate safeguards to protect minors from harmful online content and interactions. In its October 15 verdict, a Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran said children's safety and freedom should not be treated as competing interests. “The safety of our children and their freedom are not at odds with each other. Our…