Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked five OTT platforms for allegedly streaming obscene and vulgar content. The five platforms are – MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu. Violation of existing content regulations is the reason cited for the ministry’s action against these platforms.
The action was taken under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) directed to restrict access to these platforms.
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According to officials, the decision was implemented on Tuesday after authorities found the platforms to be hosting objectionable material. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting carried out the intervention following due procedure laid down under the law.
Among the platforms that have been blocked are MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, and Digi Movieplex, along with two others. The step comes as part of the government’s continued efforts to regulate digital content and ensure compliance with existing legal frameworks.
The Information Technology Rules 2021 and obscenity laws were invoked to safeguard public decency, national interests, and journalistic ethics. The move corresponds to the powers granted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Officials stated that the blocking order has been executed through ISPs, effectively preventing users in India from accessing the identified platforms.
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