Delhi High Court questions government on regulating addictive social media features

The Delhi High Court has asked the government whether it is considering a policy framework to regulate features on social media applications that are designed to cause addiction. The court's inquiry comes amid growing concerns about the impact of such features on users, particularly younger demographics.

The question reflects the judiciary's attention to digital regulation and platform accountability. The government's response is awaited on whether any legislative or regulatory measures are being contemplated to address algorithmic designs that encourage excessive engagement.