In Brief
Petitioners sought immediate banning of the Blue Whale online game, alleging it leads to suicides. The Court found complete technical blocking infeasible as the game lacks downloadable applications. Instead, the Court directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to issue directives to social media platforms to remove all game links. The Court emphasized that parents and teachers must protect children through vigilance and care. It directed all State Chief Secretaries to spread awareness in schools focusing on the dignity and value of life, rather than detailed descriptions of the game. A government technical committee found no established link between the game and reported suicides. The petitions were disposed with these directions and observations.
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