NHRC demands action on Instagram ads linked to child abuse within two weeks
Child sexual abuse material is a serious crime and its normalization is alarming.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by Priyank Kanoongo, has taken cognizance of allegations that Instagram advertisements linked to Child Sexual Abuse Material were not adequately removed despite reports. The NHRC sought Action Taken Reports within two weeks from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and Delhi Police, emphasizing examination under POCSO Act, 2012, IT Act, 2000, and intermediary framework. Additionally, the NHRC questioned Meta's role as an editor and publisher, seeking clarification from MIB on regulatory compliance.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Indian government and Meta are negotiating the use of paid content linked to child sexual abuse on Instagram, emphasizing the need for compliance with Indian law.
3 SEPT 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
The NHRC initiated a formal investigation into Instagram's handling of child abuse material advertisements, demanding reports from multiple government agencies and Meta.
9 SEPT 2026
— BBC
Tech Transparency Project (TTP) discovered Meta continued to run ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material in India despite a government order to remove such content.
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