The Supreme Court has flagged the growing distance between children and playgrounds in the digital age while hearing a PIL seeking recognition of sports and physical literacy as a fundamental right under Article 21A.
The Supreme Court on Thursday highlighted the importance of sports and physical activity in children's lives, observing that the growing use of digital devices is increasingly keeping children away from playgrounds.
According to Bar and Bench reports, a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) in Kanishka Pandey vs Union of India & Ors. The petition seeks recognition of the right to sports and physical literacy as a fundamental right under Article 21A of the Constitution, which provides for free and compulsory education for children between six and 14 years.
The plea also seeks the inclusion of compulsory sports education and physical activity in school curricula.
During the hearing, the Court said the issue raised by the petition was significant and stressed the need to encourage children to participate in sports.
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