Ban Free Online Pornography, Castrate Rapists' : PIL Seeks Measures For Women Safety; Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & States

The Supreme Court issued a notice seeking a response from the central government regarding the petition for pan-India guidelines for women's safety and a ban on free pornography. The petition highlighted the rise in online sexual harassment and exploitation, particularly through unregulated access to explicit content. The Court emphasized the need for stronger protective laws and a structured approach to curb the spread of harmful content, stressing the urgency of balancing freedom of expression with safeguarding women’s rights and dignity.