The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition seeking a nationwide ban on pornographic content, cautioning that such a move could trigger unrest similar to what Nepal recently witnessed over online restrictions.

A division bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai , who demits office on November 23, made the remark while hearing a plea that urged the Centre to formulate a national policy to curb access to pornographic websites and restrict their viewing in public spaces. The court posted the matter for hearing after four weeks.

“ Look what happened in Nepal over a ban, ” Chief Justice Gavai observed, referring to violent protests by young people in the neighbouring country following internet content curbs.

The petitioner had argued that after rapid digitalisation, “ev

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