Bengaluru: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking an action taken report over a complaint related to extramarital dating platform Gleeden, citing concerns around user safety, exploitation and access by minors.The notice, dated April 9, follows a complaint filed by Seva Nyaya Utthan Foundation, which alleged that the app facilitates extramarital relationships and has millions of users in India. The complaint raised concerns over misuse through fake identities, potential exploitation of women, and risks posed to minors accessing the platform.“The complaint highlights concerns about misuse through false identities, exploitation of women, and access by minors, raising serious issues of user safety and regulatory oversight,” said Priyank Kanoongo, member, National Human Rights Commission, in a post on X.The commission noted that the allegations, on a prima facie basis, “seem to be violations of the human rights of the victims,” and directed MeitY to examine the matter and submit a report within two weeks.The NHRC has also asked the ministry to review safeguards in place for women and children, and to assess whether existing regulatory frameworks adequately cover such platforms.The development comes amid increasing scrutiny of digital platforms offering adult-oriented services, particularly around verification, user safety and regulatory oversight in India’s internet ecosystem.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Chokepoints Now A Global Anxiety’: Jaishankar Invokes West Asia Crisis At Indian Ocean ConferenceMathura: Boat Carrying Devotees Capsizes In Yamuna; 10 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Ops OnQatar Assures Reliable Energy Supply To India Amid West Asia Crisis After Hardeep Puri’s Doha VisitPakistan-ISI Spy Network Busted: 11 Arrested For Recce Of Military Sites Across North IndiaCentre Notifies CAPF General Administration Act 2026; Families, Retired Officers Protest in DelhiJustice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row — Why He Stepped Down On Day Of Impeachment Defence’Win A War Without Firing?’ CDS Anil Chauhan Explains Shift From Battlefield To Perception WarfareExercise Brahmastra: Indian army’s first firing from the AH-64E Apache attack helicoptersMarco Rubio’s India Visit Next Month After Talks With Vikram Misri in WashingtonTelangana HC Grants Pawan Khera One Week Bail In FIR By Himanta Sarma’s Wife123Photostories4 high-profile business family feuds that made headlines globally5 things that make Bandhavgarh National Park irresistible to nature loversFrom Yashasvi Jaiswal-Maddie Hamilton to Hardik Pandya-Mahieka Sharma: 5 Indian cricketers and their rumoured girlfriendsGold or platinum with diamonds: Which one actually makes you look richer?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares secrets on how to use moong (whole, split with skin, and split skinless) for maximum benefitsShubman Gill’s new house in Juhu, Mumbai is a ₹20 crore luxury apartment with sea views, full-floor privacy and luxury amenitiesWant love that lasts? 5 phrases that can save your relationshipChild’s roti and sugar for school lunch goes viral: 13 school tiffin meals that all 90s kids can relate to10 stunning gates that reflect the beauty of Indian architectureThat constant throat clearing isn’t just a habit: What it could reveal about acid reflux and how to manage it123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingVijayKerala Missing StudentTiger WoodsTelangana Triple MurderUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Bhojshala disputeLaker Injury UpdatesSchool Holidays in AprilChar Dham Yatra 2026
Bengaluru: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking an action taken report over a complaint related to extramarital dating platform Gleeden, citing concerns around user safety, exploitation and access by minors.The notice, dated April 9, follows a complaint filed by Seva Nyaya Utthan Foundation, which alleged that the app facilitates extramarital relationships and has millions of users in India. The complaint raised concerns over misuse through fake identities, potential exploitation of women, and risks posed to minors accessing the platform.“The complaint highlights concerns about misuse through false identities, exploitation of women, and access by minors, raising serious issues of user safety and regulatory oversight,” said Priyank Kanoongo, member, National Human Rights Commission, in a post on X.The commission noted that the allegations, on a prima facie basis, “seem to be violations of the human rights of the victims,” and directed MeitY to examine the matter and submit a report within two weeks.The NHRC has also asked the ministry to review safeguards in place for women and children, and to assess whether existing regulatory frameworks adequately cover such platforms.The development comes amid increasing scrutiny of digital platforms offering adult-oriented services, particularly around verification, user safety and regulatory oversight in India’s internet ecosystem.
