Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Bans OTT Platforms Over Obscene Content
Imagine some online movie and show websites and apps were showing things that aren't okay for everyone to see, like explicit content.
The government stepped in and told these platforms they couldn't show these things anymore.
This is because they were breaking some rules about what can be shown online.
This is to protect people from seeing inappropriate content, especially minors.
The government has done this before to other websites and apps.
The government will continue to watch and take action against platforms that don't follow the rules.
The Indian government banned several OTT platforms for showing explicit content.
Platforms like Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, and Big Shots are included in the ban.
The government cited violation of IT rules related to obscenity as the reason for the ban.
The ban is part of ongoing efforts to regulate digital platforms and content.
This action follows previous bans on similar platforms and websites.
- Who
- The Indian government, along with various OTT platforms like Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, and Big Shots.
- What
- The Indian government banned several OTT platforms for showing explicit content.
- When
- The article does not specify when the ban took place, only that it is part of ongoing efforts.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Because of the violation of IT rules and obscenity laws.
Government Stance
OTT Platform View
Content Regulation
Government Stance
Content on digital platforms must adhere to legal and moral standards.
OTT Platform View
N/A
Misuse of Freedom
Government Stance
Creative freedom should not be misused to spread vulgarity.
OTT Platform View
N/A
- Action
- Banning of OTT platforms and websites
- Platforms Banned
- Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, Big Shots, and others (25 total listed)
- Reason
- Hosting of explicit and obscene content
- Legal Violations
- Section 67 & 67A of IT Act 2000, Section 294 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 4 of Indecent Representation of Women Act 1986
- Government Agency
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
