The NHRC has instructed police in six states to file FIRs against Meta Platforms over alleged violations of the Pocso Act involving child sexual abuse material.
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Aug 05, 2026
04:51 pm
What's the storyThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
The move comes after the commission took cognizance of alleged violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, on its platforms.
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