I&B Ministry to Issue Guidelines for OTT Platforms Soon as Complaints Mount, Says Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 10 months ago

I&B Ministry to Issue Guidelines for OTT Platforms Soon as Complaints Mount, Says Prakash Javadekar

News 18  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will soon release guidelines for Over the Top streaming platforms in view of a number of complaints against the content showcased by them, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday. Films and serials released on OTT platforms and digital newspapers do not come under the purview of the Press Council Act, Cable Television Networks Act or Censor Board. Recently, makers of the web series ‘Tandav’ starring Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia received multiple FIRs in several states for hurting religious sentiments. The Supreme Court also served a notice over ‘maligning’ the Uttar Pradesh district Mirzapur’s image in the popular web series of the same name.

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Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content
5 days, 3 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content

Deccan Chronicle  

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a reply to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan
5 days, 10 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Live Mint  

The Indian government has banned 18 OTT services or platform this year, for publishing content that was obscene, vulgar and pornographic, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister L Murugan. Speaking during question hour in the Lak Sabha on December 18, Murugan told the House that the Information Technology Rules of 2021 “cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make …

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV
5 days, 12 hours ago

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV

India TV News  

The Centre has blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha. In a response to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs
1 week ago

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs

Deccan Chronicle  

The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings. In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the …

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament

The Hindu  

The Government has told Parliament that over the past three years, the regulatory bodies have received seventy-three complaints against obscene and vulgar Mr. Murugan said that the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of the broadcasters, and an oversight mechanism of the Central Government. In reply to a separate question, …

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament
2 weeks, 3 days ago

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Seventy-three complaints have been received against obscene and vulgar In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the complaints were "suitably" addressed by a three-level grievance redress system. Murugan said the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of …

Govt guided by differentiated approach for OTTs, cable TV content regulation: MIB
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt guided by differentiated approach for OTTs, cable TV content regulation: MIB

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting told the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the government is guided by “a differentiated approach” for content regulation on over-the-top platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and cable TV networks. Minister of state for information and broadcasting, L Murugan, in a written response to Trinamool Congress’s Dola Sen, said that …

IT Rules: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On TV Today's Plea Challenging Rule 3(1)(c) Which Empowers Intermediaries To Block User Accounts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IT Rules: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On TV Today's Plea Challenging Rule 3(1)(c) Which Empowers Intermediaries To Block User Accounts

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court yesterday issued notice on a plea moved by media organization TV Today Network which owns India Today and Aaj Tak news channels, challenging the constitutional validity of Rule 3 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021.Rule 3 states “an intermediary shall periodically inform its users, at least once. The Delhi High Court yesterday issued notice on a …

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings
9 months, 1 week ago

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting on Thursday said that it has taken action to block 18 OTT platforms, websites, apps and social media accounts associated with them for publishing obscene, vulgar and, in some instances, pornographic content. The ministry said that 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media accounts associated with them have …

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has reissued its warning to OTT streaming platforms against vulgarity and abusive language in their content. Speaking in the Parliament on Thursday, Union minister of information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur said the government would still prefer that services adopt and follow the policy of self-regulation. The government's stance was made clear to executives from major OTT …

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content
1 year, 7 months ago

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content

The Hindu  

OTT streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are facing pressure to comply with the Information Technology Rules, 2021, and exercise further restraint in streaming mature content. Sikri, chairperson of the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council ’s Grievance Redressal Board, said in an advisory to streaming platforms on April 10. ‘Respect Indian sensibilities’ I&B Minister Anurag Thakur recently warned …

Delhi High Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Steps To Regulate Content On OTT Platforms, Social Media
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Steps To Regulate Content On OTT Platforms, Social Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Union of India on the steps taken by it for regulating the content on social media and OTT platforms.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after the recent ruling wherein the judge observed that the use of vulgar language in public domain and on social media platforms needs to be taken …

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India
2 years, 4 months ago

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India

Live Law  

The Indian Entertainment Industry " The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing media industries in the world and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030." With theatres being shut due to Covid 19 led Lockdown, OTT platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar and many others saw a stark rise of 30% in the …

What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?
2 years, 10 months ago

What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?

Business Standard  

OTT or Over The Top Platforms are services that offer viewers access to movies, TV shows and other media directly through the Internet, bypassing cable or satellite systems. In India’s regulatory parlance, OTT platforms are called ‘publishers of online curated content’. Last year in February, the government had notified the Information Technology Rules 2021 to regulate OTT platforms. The rules …

IT Rules framed to regulate ‘unlawful’ content on digital media, OTT platforms: Centre tells Madras HC
3 years, 3 months ago

IT Rules framed to regulate ‘unlawful’ content on digital media, OTT platforms: Centre tells Madras HC

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday told the Madras High Court that it had “lawfully” notified the Information Technology Rules of 2021 to regulate publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content on Over the Top platforms from publishing “unlawful” content. The Rules have been clearly enacted bona fide …

Centre asks OTT, digital media platforms to give details on compliance with new rules in 15 days
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre asks OTT, digital media platforms to give details on compliance with new rules in 15 days

India Today  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has given 15 days’ time to digital media publishers, including OTT and digital news platforms, to furnish details on their compliance with the new guidelines on digital media ethics that were issued in February. The new rules were announced by the Centre to “establish a soft touch progressive institutional mechanism with a level playing field …

Digital platforms promote transparency, corruption-free atmosphere: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

Digital platforms promote transparency, corruption-free atmosphere: Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

Union minister for information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Saturday pitched digital platforms as a medium to promote transparency and introduce corruption-free atmosphere in governance. He reiterated that the new guidelines by the government for over the top and social media platforms are an attempt to provide a level playing field for various digital platforms. "Through these guidelines on OTT, …

No More Tandav: Indian OTT Audience is Mature. The New Guidelines Reflect That
3 years, 9 months ago

No More Tandav: Indian OTT Audience is Mature. The New Guidelines Reflect That

News 18  

On February 25, the government announced the Information Technology Rules, which pertain to social media intermediaries as well as online news publishers and online curated content providers, popularly known as OTTs. However, if the same film with the same actors, crew and content were to release on an OTT platform, be it Netflix or Amazon Prime, it would release without …

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms
3 years, 9 months ago

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms

The Hindu  

The government, on February 25, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The new rules were unveiled at a joint press conference by Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and …

Rules to Regulate OTT Platforms Lack Teeth, Have No Provision for Prosecution: SC to Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Rules to Regulate OTT Platforms Lack Teeth, Have No Provision for Prosecution: SC to Centre

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the new rules framed by the government to regulate content on OTT streaming platforms, and said the guidelines “lacked teeth”. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the government can prepare a fresh draft within two weeks, even as the court said the Centre should consider framing a law instead of …

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms
3 years, 9 months ago

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday favoured the screening of programmes on over-the-top platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix while expressing concern over pornographic content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre told the court, “They are showing filthy things with abuses, too.” The top court’s observation came in the course of the hearing of a plea by …

I&B minister dispels myths around new rules in meeting with OTT players
3 years, 9 months ago

I&B minister dispels myths around new rules in meeting with OTT players

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The self-regulatory bodies formed by digital news publishers and over-the-top video streaming platforms will not have any member appointed by the government, the information & broadcasting ministry clarified on Thursday. The I&B minister Prakash Javadekar met representatives of OTT platforms and dispelled myths around the digital media guidelines notified last week. “Thus, it was decided that the government …

Supreme Court: Adult content on OTT platforms, 'need screening'
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court: Adult content on OTT platforms, 'need screening'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed displeasure on the streaming of films on web platforms without any prior screening of the content and also cited some films having adult content. The observation was made by the top court during the hearing of a plea by Amazon Prime Video India head Aparna Purohit against Allahabad High Court order, which declined to …

'There's Pornography... ': SC Says Shows, Films on OTT Platforms Should Be Screened
3 years, 9 months ago

'There's Pornography... ': SC Says Shows, Films on OTT Platforms Should Be Screened

News 18  

The Supreme Court in an oral observation Thursday said that films or television shows on OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon need to be screened before they are available to the public. The court observed, “There should be some screening of films, series shown on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon… There is pornography in some films.” The court was hearing …

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to submit before it the regulations on Over The Top platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime while stressing that there should be some 'screening' of programs shown on such platforms. Hearing an appeal filed by Amazon's India head Aparna Purohit against the Allahabad High Court's order in the ongoing investigation against 'Tandav' …

Need regulation of OTT content as some platforms even show pornography, says Supreme Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Need regulation of OTT content as some platforms even show pornography, says Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that there should be some screening of the web shows, films and other content that are telecast on OTT platforms and asked the Centre to place the recently framed regulation before the court by Friday. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea on the controversy surrounding Amazon Prime Video’s latest show ‘Tandav’. The Supreme …

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work
3 years, 9 months ago

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work

Firstpost  

It would be in the best interest of the OTT platforms and online news platforms and their users to have an updated and robust legal mechanism for the redressal of their grievances The government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, notified and published the Information Technology Rules, 2021 on Thursday. Publishers would also be required to implement access …

Govt Measures on Social Media, OTT to Provide Clarity: CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt Measures on Social Media, OTT to Provide Clarity: CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi

News 18  

Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification, on Thursday reacted positively to the government’s decision to impose stringent guidelines on social media and over-the-top platforms. “Measures taken for a level playing field and empowering consumers would provide clarity for content creators of emerging platforms. Measures taken for a level playing field and empowering consumers would provide clarity for …

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights

News 18  

Alongside the new guidelines for OTT platforms over classification ratings and grievance redressals, the government of India has also launched new guidelines for social media platforms that include punishment for publishing offensive content, social media platforms having to publish a monthly compliance report, and the removal of offensive content within 24 hours, among other rules. The new set of guidelines …

Javadekar defends new OTT guidelines in exclusive interview to India Today
3 years, 9 months ago

Javadekar defends new OTT guidelines in exclusive interview to India Today

India Today  

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar made a strong pitch for regulation of digital content produced by various new media platforms including social media and OTT companies. Javadekar said, “The government’s job is to provide level playing field in all sectors We have practically given the same guidelines to the OTT as new media.” “You have to follow …

New rules for social media, OTT platforms to curb fake news, says Union minister Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

New rules for social media, OTT platforms to curb fake news, says Union minister Prakash Javadekar

India Today  

The Centre announced new rules to regulate online news and OTT platforms to curb the spread of fake news, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar has said. In an exclusive interview to India Today TV on Friday, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the tightening of rules governing social media and streaming companies was done to stop fake news. …

Government to monitor OTT content
3 years, 9 months ago

Government to monitor OTT content

The Hindu  

For the first time, the government, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, has brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The rules say, “In case of any content where it is satisfied that there is a need for …

Govt announces new rules to regulate news, digital content; says double standards unacceptable | 10 points
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt announces new rules to regulate news, digital content; says double standards unacceptable | 10 points

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday announced new guidelines to regulate digital content, including social media and over-the-top streaming services, to curb the 'misuse' of these platforms. Saying that concerns have been raised about rampant abuse of social media platforms, the spread of fake news, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the ministry prepared a draft in December 2018. This should be …

Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was contemplating "some action" on the issue of regulating OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. At the outset, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain said the Centre was contemplating some action on the issue of regulating OTT platforms. The plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia also …

Censoring of OTT content seems to be limited to curbing voices of dissent; nuanced regulation could be a way forward
3 years, 11 months ago

Censoring of OTT content seems to be limited to curbing voices of dissent; nuanced regulation could be a way forward

Firstpost  

Makers of Amazon Prime’s show Tandav have agreed to censor out scenes from the show that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. It’s been about four years since OTT players like Netflix, AP and Disney+ Hotstar started redefining how we consume content. This loosely translates to limited foul language, sex and violence, which, in turn, are the easiest crutches for those who …

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India
3 years, 11 months ago

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India

India TV News  

As calls for regulating content showed on the over-the-top platforms grow stronger and with the government also reportedly examining regulations in foreign countries, experts have cautioned that pros and cons of such measures need to be evaluated properly before taking a decision. "When the content is anyway accessible via the internet directly, it makes little sense to impose any kind …

Is 'Tandav' Row a Fresh Call for OTT Censorship?
3 years, 11 months ago

Is 'Tandav' Row a Fresh Call for OTT Censorship?

News 18  

The Tandav row has once again brought to focus the debate over whether OTT content in India should be censored. “I urge honorable Minister Shri @PrakashJavdekar, please ban Tandav web series and order to make all webseries under censor board. Young actor Nikhil Bhambri, who has featured in web series “Black Widows”, “Who’s Your Daddy” and “Puncch Beat”, finds OTT …

Tandav Controversy: It's Time To Introduce a Regulatory Mechanism for OTT Platforms
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: It's Time To Introduce a Regulatory Mechanism for OTT Platforms

News 18  

Amazon Prime’s latest Indian web series, ‘Tandav’, has been caught in controversy over content deemed objectionable by some sections. While there is a vetting mechanism which applies to television shows and movies released in the theatres, OTT content, more or less, gets a free run. For starters, the absence of a regulatory mechanism for OTT content could arguably violate the …

Tandav Controversy: Govt Must Nudge OTT Platforms to Self-Regulate Without Explicitly Binding Law
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: Govt Must Nudge OTT Platforms to Self-Regulate Without Explicitly Binding Law

News 18  

It was Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of the Congress party who imposed a nationwide Emergency in 1975 and ushered in 19 months of press censorship before she lost a humbling election in 1977, paying the price for suspending democracy. In 2017, Congress workers hounded director Madhur Bhandarkar for his portrayal of Indira Gandhi in ‘Indu Sarkar’ and came close to …

On Tandav row, BJP MLA writes to Prakash Javadekar for ban on Amazon Prime web series
3 years, 11 months ago

On Tandav row, BJP MLA writes to Prakash Javadekar for ban on Amazon Prime web series

India Today  

Amazon Prime Video's new web series Tandav has stirred controversy. BJP MLA WANTS A BAN ON TANDAV BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar has written to Information Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar demanding an immediate ban on the web series and Amazon Prime Video. GOVERNMENT WANT OTT PLATFORMS TO SELF-REGULATE According to sources, many films and web series streaming on OTT platforms …

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws
4 years, 1 month ago

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws

News 18  

In what can potentially be a decision with far reaching implications in future, the Union government issued a notification on Wednesday, November 11, bringing online streaming platforms and digital news services under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As Virag Gupta, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, explains, the real element that is highlighted thanks to this notification …

Content tracking: The Hindu Editorial on government regulation of online news, OTT services
4 years, 1 month ago

Content tracking: The Hindu Editorial on government regulation of online news, OTT services

The Hindu  

The recent decision of the government to bring video streaming services and online news under the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was much anticipated, though with some trepidation. Recently, when the Supreme Court asked for its suggestions toward improving the existing self-regulatory mechanism for television media, in a case involving Sudarshan News, the government stated that regulating …

Govt to regulate OTT, online news platforms
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt to regulate OTT, online news platforms

Hindustan Times  

The Union government brought streaming video services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar, and news websites under the ambit of the Information & Broadcasting ministry for regulation, issuing a notification that will now allow the latter to draft rules that could have a far-reaching impact on popular channels of digital content. At present, there are no laws or autonomous …

Explained | How will the government regulate online news and OTT platforms?
4 years, 1 month ago

Explained | How will the government regulate online news and OTT platforms?

The Hindu  

The story so far The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has found a vast swathe of unregulated content, namely news online and Over the top platforms which had escaped any architecture of regulation. Sometime last month, the Ministry wrote to the Ministry of Information and Technology to explore the possibility of regulating online content. Also, senior officials in the Ministry said …

Is the party over for Indian streaming platforms?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is the party over for Indian streaming platforms?

Live Mint  

On 27 May, #CensorWebSeries trended on Twitter. The accounts receiving the most engagement under the trend so far are right wing organisations like the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti; Hindu nationalist publishers’ group Sanatan Prabhat, and several individuals with bios along the same lines.” Such calls to ban online shows and platforms have been common in the last few years. Series like …

Concerned Over Obscenity and Fake News, Centre Brings Online Content Under I&B Ministry's Ambit
4 years, 1 month ago

Concerned Over Obscenity and Fake News, Centre Brings Online Content Under I&B Ministry's Ambit

News 18  

All online news portals and live streaming film apps and content will now come under the information and broadcasting ministry. There has also been growing concern over fake news and provocative writings and current events online portals. They fear that the online content being brought under the I&B ministry would mean censorship. The clampdown would be in and those who …

Delhi HC seeks media outlets' response to Bollywood producers lawsuit; next hearing slated for 14 December
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC seeks media outlets' response to Bollywood producers lawsuit; next hearing slated for 14 December

Firstpost  

The Delhi HC also asked the media outlets to ensure that no defamatory content is uploaded on social media platforms or displayed on their channels. The Delhi High Court Monday asked Republic TV and Times Now to respond to leading Bollywood producers’ plea seeking to restrain them from making or publishing allegedly “irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks" against the film …

SC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Formulation Of Autonomous Body To Regulate OTT Platforms Like Netflix And Amazon Prime
4 years, 2 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Formulation Of Autonomous Body To Regulate OTT Platforms Like Netflix And Amazon Prime

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Internet and Mobile Association of India in a Public Interest Litigation seeking for regulation OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime by an autonomous body. The plea, filed by Advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurv Arhatia, seeks for directions for the "establishment of …

Self-Regulation Code For OTT Platforms, A Need Of The Hour
4 years, 2 months ago

Self-Regulation Code For OTT Platforms, A Need Of The Hour

Live Law  

An over the top platform is nothing but the streaming service directly offered to viewers through the medium of internet. Against this backdrop, OTT platforms have finally signed up to be a part of the 'Universal Self-Regulation Code for Online Curated Content Providers' released by the Internet and Mobile Association of India. However, the OTT platforms have always regulated their …

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