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Broadcast Ministry Reviewing Need To Regulate Digital Content Amid Crass Remarks Row

  • The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is reviewing the need for a new legal framework to regulate harmful content amid complaints of obscenity and violence on digital platforms.
  • The ministry indicated that the constitutional right of freedom of expression is being misused, showcasing obscene and violent content.
  • Criminal cases have been registered against Ranveer Allahbadia, who faced criticism for vulgar comments, and the Supreme Court granted him protection from arrest while criticizing his remarks.
  • The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology noted the absence of specific regulatory laws for new media services like OTT platforms and YouTube.
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Examining current provisions, need for new legal framework to regulate harmful content: I&B Ministry

Unlike the conventional print and electronic content, which are covered under specific laws, new media services powered by internet such as OTT platforms or YouTube have no specific regulatory framework, triggering demands for amending the laws.

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Broadcast Ministry Reviewing Need To Regulate Digital Content Amid Crass Remarks Row

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms. In its reply to a parliamentary panel, the ministry said there is a growing concern in society that the constitutional right of "freedom of expression is being misused to showcase obscene and violent content on di…

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Examining Current Provisions, Need for New Legal Framework to Regulate Harmful Content: I&B Ministry

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms. India News | Examining Current Provisions, Need for New Legal Framework to Regulate Harmful Content: I&B Ministry.

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Follow age-based content rules: I&B Ministry warns OTT platforms

The move follows the Supreme Court’s criticism of Allahbadia for allegedly promoting "perversion" and its call for stricter regulations to maintain decency in online content across social media and streaming platforms.

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Amid India’s Got Latent Row, Govt Asks OTT & Social Media Platforms To Follow IT Rules

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, the ministry of information and broadcasting has urged OTT players and social media platforms to adhere to the code of conduct prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. In a statement, the ministry said that it has received references from members of parliament, and public grievances regarding alle…

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Follow Code Of Ethics: Centre To OTT Platforms Amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row | Goemkarponn - Goa News New Delhi: Social media channels and OTT websites were warned Thursday to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical

New Delhi: Social media channels and OTT websites were warned Thursday to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical self-regulation, as well as implement “access control for ‘A’ rated content” to avoid children consuming inappropriate content. The notification from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry comes amid a row over ‘obscene’ remarks made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of stand…

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