May 7th 2024.
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court emphasized the importance of educating minors about the concept of 'virtual touch' in addition to the traditional lessons of 'good touch' and 'bad touch'. This is seen as a necessary step in protecting children from the ever-evolving threats of the digital world.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma highlighted that educating children solely on physical interactions may not be enough to keep them safe in the complex virtual environment. She stressed the need for children to understand appropriate online behavior, recognize warning signs of predatory actions, and the importance of privacy settings and boundaries while using the Internet.
The court also highlighted the need for children to develop critical thinking skills in order to evaluate the trustworthiness of online contacts and safeguard their personal information. With this in mind, the court has called for the integration of topics related to virtual touch and its potential dangers into school curriculums. This directive is aimed at key stakeholders such as educational institutions, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, and the Delhi Judicial Academy, urging them to organize programs, workshops, and conferences that expand the scope of safety education to include online interactions.
Justice Sharma made these observations while denying bail to a woman accused of participating in a crime involving the kidnapping and abuse of a teenage girl through social media platforms. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of educating minors about the dangers of virtual touch and the need to take proactive measures to protect them from harm in the digital world.
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