Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Blocks 25 OTT Platforms For Obscene Content
The government is blocking 25 streaming platforms because they have been showing inappropriate content.
This includes content that is considered obscene or even pornographic.
The government consulted with different groups, like the Home Affairs Ministry and experts, before making this decision.
The platforms were warned before, but they continued to show the content, so the government is now blocking them under specific laws.
This is like when your parents block websites they don't want you to see.
The Indian government directed ISPs to block access to 25 OTT platforms for hosting obscene content.
The decision was made in consultation with multiple ministries and industry bodies.
The action was taken under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and IT Rules, 2021.
Platforms were found to be violating multiple sections of the IT Act, IPC, and Indecent Representation of Women Act.
Previous warnings and advisories to the platforms had not stopped the publication of obscene content.
- Who
- The Indian government and various ministries.
- What
- Government blocked 25 OTT platforms.
- When
- Published on July 25, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent the distribution of obscene and potentially pornographic content.
- Platforms Blocked
- 25
- Legal Basis
- IT Act, 2000; IT Rules, 2021
- Violation
- Section 67 of the IT Act, Section 292 of IPC, and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- Previous Action
- Communication and advisories sent to platforms.
- Involved Ministries
- Home Affairs, Women and Child Development, I&B, and MeitY.