📢 Massive Government Action Against Obscene OTT Content

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has taken strong action against online streaming platforms that allegedly hosted or distributed obscene and pornographic content, ordering them to be blocked across india under wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital law. This is part of an ongoing effort to curb explicit material online after previous bans on similar services.

⚠️ Which OTT Platforms Were Blocked?

The government has ordered Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to five OTT platforms for allegedly violating content regulations:

  • MoodXVIP
  • Koyal Playpro
  • Digi Movieplex
  • Feel
  • Jugnu
These platforms were found to be streaming content that largely lacked any meaningful storytelling and featured scenes deemed obscene or pornographic.

📜 Legal Basis for the Ban

The action was taken under the Information technology Act and the Information technology (Intermediary Guidelines and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital media Ethics Code) Rules:

  • Section 69A of the IT Act empowers the government to block online content for public order, decency, or sovereignty concerns.
  • Platforms were found to violate provisions related to the publication and transmission of obscene content.
Authorities instructed ISPs to restrict access so users within india can no longer stream these services.

🔍 Government’s Rationale

Officials say the crackdown aims to:

  • Uphold public decency and moral standards
  • Safeguard national interests and child protection
  • Ensure compliance with wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital media content rules
The government receives regular complaints about objectionable material, and platforms that repeatedly ignore notices and fail to comply are subject to blocking.

📌 Is This the First Such Action?

No. This move follows an earlier major crackdown in mid‑2025:

  • At least 25 OTT platforms and apps (including services like Ullu, ALTT/ALTBalaji, Big Shots, Desiflix and others) were blocked for streaming vulgar or pornographic content.
That earlier action highlighted widespread non‑compliance with content standards and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital media ethics rules.

📍 What Happens Next for Affected Platforms?

Once blocked:

  • Users trying to access these platforms from within india will be unable to stream or download content.
  • Platforms may still operate outside india or attempt to comply with rules to get unblocked.
  • The government continues to review and update regulations governing wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital media.
Officials have also indicated the possibility of draft rules to further classify and regulate online content by age suitability and genre.

🧠 Why This Matters to Users

  • These bans affect access to wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital content and highlight how online platforms must comply with local laws.
  • Streaming services operating in india are expected to follow content guidelines; failure to do so can lead to bans.
  • The action also reflects broader global debates about content moderation, freedom of expression, and public decency standards.
 

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