The Economic Times

Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stance on regulating social media's addictive design elements. The court questioned if a policy is being considered for features like infinite scroll. A public interest litigation highlights concerns about engagement-maximising design on these platforms. The petition points to potential links between social media use and adolescent mental health issues. The court will hear the matter again after three weeks for further deliberation.