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Full List of 25 OTT Platforms Banned by Centre over ‘Obscene’ Content

On July 25 in Mumbai, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting ordered ISPs to block access to 25 apps and websites, including ALTT, ULLU and Big Shots App.
Under the IT Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021 platforms were flagged for multiple breaches and continued violations, prompting the ban.
The official notification, signed by the Joint Secretary and Nodal Officer, warns intermediaries of losing safe harbour protection under Section 79, while MIB notified the Department of Telecommunications and requested compliance facilitation.
The measure aims to curb circulation of sexually explicit material online, and the 25 apps and sites are expected to go offline once ISPs finish blocking.
Intermediaries are now on notice that failure to comply can strip safe harbour protections, while invoking Rule 7 of the IT Rules, 2021 signals potential further legal action against non-compliant platforms.

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