Crackdown on OTT Platforms: 43 Apps Banned for Offensive Content

In a significant move to curb the spread of obscenity, the Indian government has blocked 43 OTT platforms. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) confirmed this in Parliament, citing violations of content guidelines. The IT Act 2000 and the subsequent IT Rules 2021 provide the legal framework for this action, requiring OTT platforms to follow specific content regulations to maintain a safe online environment. The government aims to prevent the distribution of content that is prohibited by law, including explicit and violent material.