Supreme Court says favours controls on video streaming services
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court says favours controls on video streaming services

Live Mint  

India's top court on Thursday said it favoured a screening mechanism for online video streaming services, dominated in the country by Amazon and Netflix and which currently are aired freely. The remarks came as the Supreme Court heard a plea from Amazon's head of India content for Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, for protection against arrest in a case involving a controversial political drama "Tandav", a Hindi word for "fury". Tandav stars top Bollywood actors but has been battling police and court cases which allege the show depicted Hindu gods in a derogatory manner and offended religious beliefs. Purohit approached the apex court after a state court rejected her request for anticipatory bail, saying the Tandav series hurt religious sentiment and she must cooperate with police.

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SC Takes Cognisance of Controversial Judge's Remarks in Court Proceedings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Takes Cognisance of Controversial Judge's Remarks in Court Proceedings

New Indian Express  

SC takes cognisance of controversial remarks by Karnataka High Court judge, Vedavyasachar Srishananda. The judge's remarks, including a term used against a woman lawyer, have sparked debate. The Supreme Court has accepted the judge's apology and closed the case, but the matter has raised concerns about the need for transparency in court proceedings.

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to society: Madras High Court
8 months ago

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to society: Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to the society by publishing derogatory content just to increase their subscription and it is high time, the government steps in to control such undesirable activities, said Justice K. Kumaresh Babu of the Madras High Court on Thursday. The oral observations were made while hearing an anticipatory bail petition filed …

'Substantial Progress Made To Prevent Circulation Of Child Porn, Rape Videos On Social Media': Supreme Court Closes PIL
1 year, 5 months ago

'Substantial Progress Made To Prevent Circulation Of Child Porn, Rape Videos On Social Media': Supreme Court Closes PIL

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the Public Interest Litigation filed for controlling indiscriminate circulation of child pornography and videos of gang rape and rape through WhatsApp and other social media after the expert committee constituted by the Court for the matter, submitted its report on how it proposes to address the issue. Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath noted that …

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit
2 years ago

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit in the FIRs lodged over the web series "Tandav". "In view of the statement made, we confirm the interim order and direct that in the event of the appellant Aparna Purohit being arrested, she shall be released on bail by the arresting officer/trial court on terms …

'Tandav' Webseries Row : Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Amazon Prime Video India Head
2 years ago

'Tandav' Webseries Row : Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Amazon Prime Video India Head

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday confirmed its earlier order granting interim anticipatory bail to Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals at Amazon Prime Video regarding the 2021 webshow 'Tandav'. The top court also set aside the judgment of the High Court of Allahabad which had earlier dismissed her application seeking anticipatory bail. The High Court had observed that the series …

SC grants protection to Amazon Prime Video India head Aparna Purohit in FIRs lodged over Tandav row
3 years, 10 months ago

SC grants protection to Amazon Prime Video India head Aparna Purohit in FIRs lodged over Tandav row

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court Friday said the Centre’s guidelines on regulating social media do not have any pr ovision for taking appropriate action against digital platforms showing inappropriate content. It also granted protection from arrest to Amazon Prime Video’s India head Aparna Purohit in FIRs lodged over web series Tandav. A bench comprising justices Ashok Bhushan and R S Reddy also …

Tandav controversy: OTT screening needed as some have pornographic content, says Supreme Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Tandav controversy: OTT screening needed as some have pornographic content, says Supreme Court

Firstpost  

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place before it the recent guidelines of the government to regulate social media platforms on Friday The Supreme Court on Thursday said that few over-the-top platforms show some kind of pornographic content at times, and there should be a mechanism to screen such programmes. A bench …

Supreme Court: Adult content on OTT platforms, 'need screening'
3 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

SC to Hear Anticipatory Bail Plea in Tandav Row Today
3 years, 10 months ago

SC to Hear Anticipatory Bail Plea in Tandav Row Today

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear the plea of Amazon Prime Video’s India head Aparna Purohit against the Allahabad High Court order declining to entertain her anticipatory bail in connection with the FIRs lodged against her over web series ‘Tandav’. Purohit has been accused of inappropriate depiction of Hindu deities, Uttar Pradesh police personnel and an adverse portrayal of …

Need regulation of OTT content as some platforms even show pornography, says Supreme Court
3 years, 10 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 …

Supreme Court refuses to grant 'Tandav' makers protection from arrest, says right to freedom of speech not absolute
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to grant 'Tandav' makers protection from arrest, says right to freedom of speech not absolute

Hindustan Times  

The directors and actors of web series 'Tandav', and head of Amazon Prime India Aparna Purohit failed to get protection from arrest from Supreme Court on Wednesday. The top court was hearing a bunch of petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints lodged in various states against Ali Abbas Zafar, the Director of the web series, and others for allegedly hurting …

Tandav FIRs: Supreme Court Says Freedom of Speech Not Absolute
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav FIRs: Supreme Court Says Freedom of Speech Not Absolute

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally observed that freedom of speech is not absolute during its hearing on pleas seeking stay on FIRs against actors and producers of Tandav web series on Amazon Prime. Also, the Supreme Court issued notice on plea of ‘Tandav’ makers and actor to club several FIRs registered against them across the country. The court refused …

Circulation Of Sexual Videos Online: SC Asks Centre To File Status Report On Meeting With Stakeholders
4 years, 10 months ago

Circulation Of Sexual Videos Online: SC Asks Centre To File Status Report On Meeting With Stakeholders

Live Law  

A Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising of Chief Justice of India, S.A. Bobde, and Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant adjourned the matter with regard to mass circulation of videos containing sexual violence over internet-based messaging platforms.On Tuesday Advocate Aparna Bhat for the Petitioner informed the Bench that despite the setting up of a cyber police portal, …

Supreme Court asks Centre to regulate online video streaming services
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court asks Centre to regulate online video streaming services

Live Mint  

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Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms

Firstpost  

Supreme Court heard the plea that was filed against Delhi High Court’s decision of dismissing a similar petition last February. The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the center on a plea seeking framing of guidelines by the government to regulate online media streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video India and others. The plea was heard by …

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