Archive · 22 Jul 2026
50 OTT Platforms Blocked in 2 Years for Obscene Content
The Indian government has blocked 50 OTT platforms over the past two years because they showed inappropriate content.
These platforms broke rules related to the IT Act, the Indian Penal Code, and laws against the indecent representation of women.
The government has rules in place to make sure digital content follows ethical guidelines.
They take action based on complaints to remove or block content that is against the law.
This action is part of their effort to regulate and monitor online content to protect public morality and uphold the law.
The Central government has disabled 50 OTT platforms in the last two years for displaying obscene content.
The platforms violated the IT Act, BNS, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
The information was provided by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
The government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 to regulate digital content.
Complaints are addressed under the provisions of the IT Rules, 2021, and the government takes action based on these complaints.
- Who
- Central government of India
- What
- Disabled 50 OTT platforms for displaying obscene content
- When
- In the last two years
- Where
- India
- Why
- For violation of various provisions of IT Act, BNS, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Government Action
OTT Platforms
Content Regulation
Government Action
The government has a responsibility to regulate content that violates laws and protects public morality.
OTT Platforms
OTT platforms argue for creative freedom and self-regulation, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression.
- Number of Platforms Disabled
- 50
- Time Period
- 2 years
- Reasons for Disabling
- Displaying obscene content and violating IT Act, BNS, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- Minister Involved
- Dr. L. Murugan
- Rules Notified
- Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- Date of Rules Notification
- February 25, 2021