Supreme Court to Address Ban on Explicit Content on OTT: A Legal Tug of War

SC seeks Centre’s response on petition against ‘obscene’ content on OTT platforms

The plea warned of ‘urgent and growing’ societal concerns stemming from alleged unrestricted access to paedophilic, incestuous and pornographic content online.

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India's Got Latent Row: Supreme Court Orders Return Of Passport To YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia

The Supreme Court ordered the release of YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport after being informed that the investigation against him in the India’s Got Latent case was complete.

Plea to ban sexually explicit content on OTT, social media: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, platforms

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, major OTT platforms, and leading social media companies on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action to prohibit the streaming of sexually explicit content. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih said the petition raised a significant concern but pointed out that the issue falls primarily within the domain of the executive and legislature. "As it is, ther…

Supreme Court notice over 'obscene content' on OTTs with 'overreach' disclaimer

The petition demanded that the court form a National Content Control Authority to frame guidelines to curb obscenity on online platforms. Acknowledging Centre's submission that future regulations are in the works, the court said it wants to steer clear of both the executive's and the legislature's paths.

SC to hear plea to prohibit sexually explicit content on OTT, social media platforms on April 28

The plea has sought laying down of guidelines constituting a National Content Control Authority to prohibit sexually explicit content on these platforms