Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Bans 25 OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
Imagine some online streaming sites were showing things that are against the law.
The government stepped in because some apps were sharing adult content that might be seen by kids.
After warnings and complaints, the government decided to block these platforms.
The platforms were found to be showing too much nudity and sex scenes, and sometimes the content was inappropriate.
Many different government groups and outside experts worked together to make this decision.
The banned apps had received prior warnings and some platforms tried to avoid the warnings by uploading the same content again.
Now, these sites can't be accessed.
The Indian government banned 25 OTT platforms for allegedly publishing obscene content.
The platforms, including Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix, were found to violate Indian laws related to obscenity.
The government took action after receiving complaints about sexually explicit content and its accessibility to minors.
Platforms had received warnings in 2024 and 2025, but some allegedly continued hosting objectionable content.
The decision involved consultation with multiple government ministries and civil society stakeholders.
- Who
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of the platforms.
- What
- The government banned 25 OTT platforms for publishing obscene content.
- When
- The ban was ordered on July 25, 2025 and earlier warnings were issued in 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The platforms were found to violate Indian laws related to obscenity and were distributing content that was easily accessible to minors.
Government
OTT Platforms/Content Creators
Content Regulation vs. Freedom
Government
Protection of minors and maintaining decency in digital content.
OTT Platforms/Content Creators
Concerns about censorship and freedom of expression.
- Platforms Banned
- 25
- Key Platforms
- Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, Big Shots App
- Legal Violations
- IT Act, IPC Section 292, Indecent Representation of Women Act
- Action Date
- July 25, 2025
- Warnings Issued
- September 2024, February 2025