New Delhi, Dec 25 (V7N)— The Indian government has taken a firm stance against the dissemination of obscene content by banning 18 OTT platforms operating in the country. The action comes amid allegations that these platforms were promoting objectionable and pornographic material in violation of Indian laws, including using social media for promotion.

In 2021, the Centre had introduced guidelines under the Information Technology Act to regulate the display of pornography and other objectionable content. However, some OTT platforms allegedly ignored these rules, prompting the government to take this decisive action.

The banned platforms include Uncut Adda, Bhuvi, Dreams Films, Yesma, and Tree Flicks. Authorities claim these platforms not only displayed obscene content but also marketed it through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram by uploading short clips to attract users. This, they argue, posed significant data security risks and promoted a subculture detrimental to Indian society.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting recently informed the Lok Sabha that the government has filed legal cases against the owners of these platforms, accusing them of deliberately violating laws and spreading obscenity.

The ban aligns with the government’s broader goal of ensuring data security for Indian citizens and safeguarding the youth from harmful content. Officials have emphasized that this measure is part of a larger effort to protect the country’s culture and laws.

The crackdown is seen as a critical step toward addressing concerns over digital content regulation and preserving societal values in India.

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