The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has once again summoned Meta India’s Managing Director (MD) and the concerned head in connection with advertisements containing Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). A hearing in the matter has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following the commission’s decision to initiate a formal inquiry.
The matter began with a notice issued by the NCPCR to Meta on July 3, 2026, seeking an explanation regarding advertisements linked to CSEAM. Meta submitted its response to the commission approximately a week later.
After reviewing Meta’s response and the available information, the NCPCR decided to conduct a detailed inquiry into the facts of the matter. The commission is examining the circumstances under which the relevant material appeared on the digital platform and how rules and procedures related to child safety were followed.
As part of the formal inquiry, the NCPCR has again summoned Meta India’s MD and the concerned head to appear at the hearing. During the proceedings, the commission may seek information from the company regarding the facts of the matter, platform policies and the steps taken so far.
A representative of Meta India had appeared before the commission on September 9. The fresh summons come as the NCPCR continues its review of the information available in the case and Meta’s response.
Amid the NCPCR’s action, Meta has changed its process for reporting and dealing with material related to child sexual exploitation. According to the available information, the revised arrangement places emphasis on reporting such cases to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).
CSEAM, or Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material, refers to material related to the sexual exploitation or abuse of children that can be distributed or shared on digital platforms. Addressing such material is a challenge for online safety and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
The NCPCR’s action is not limited to the digital platform-related matter. In a separate case involving alleged abuse of children at a day-care centre operated by Capgemini in Bengaluru, the commission has also summoned a Vice President (VP) of Capgemini.
The commission is examining the facts related to the alleged incident and seeking to determine at which levels responsibility for ensuring the safety of children lay. Further action may be decided based on the findings of the inquiry.
