Action against obscene and objectionable content, Centre blocks five OTT platforms

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Central Government on Tuesday ordered the blocking of five OTT platforms for allegedly streaming obscene and objectionable content. According to officials, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued directions to block MoodXVIP, Koyal PlayPro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu after following due legal procedure.

The government took this action under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, along with relevant anti-obscenity provisions. Internet Service Providers have been instructed to immediately restrict public access to these platforms.

As per the Ministry, these rules are intended to maintain public decency, safeguard national interests and ensure accountability on digital platforms. The blocking order has been issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which empowers the government to block online content on grounds such as national security, public order and other specified reasons.