In a landmark development, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the central government, leading OTT platforms such as Netflix, Ullu, ALT Balaji, and prominent social media giants like X (formerly Twitter), Meta, and Google. This follows a petition that demands a ban on the growing presence of obscene content across these platforms. The petition also advocates for the formation of a National Content Control Authority tasked with regulating online content to prevent the proliferation of material deemed harmful to societal norms.
The petitioners raised concerns over the unchecked spread of explicit content that they argue is not only damaging to public morality but also violates various laws surrounding decency and morality in India. They urge the court to take action by imposing stricter controls over digital platforms, which have been increasingly criticized for their role in hosting such content.
In response to the petition, the Supreme Court has directed the central government and the involved platforms to provide their responses, with a particular focus on the establishment of a regulatory body to ensure content is monitored and controlled in line with Indian cultural and legal standards.
