Karnataka says social media ban for children is Centre's domain

Karnataka will seek the central government's recommendations on restricting social media access for children, saying a ban falls under the Centre's domain. The state will only regulate computer use in schools and colleges. India's Supreme Court ruled on October 15 against a blanket ban and age-based restrictions.

• Karnataka will regulate school computers, not social media broadly
• Education department to seek state Cabinet recommendations next month
• Supreme Court ruled on October 15 that internet access is a fundamental right
• Centre is preparing a three-tier framework for ages 8–12, 12–16 and 16–18