India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has blocked 18 OTT platforms and several websites, apps, and social media accounts for publishing obscene and pornographic content.
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List of banned OTT platforms
The blocked platforms include Uncut Adda, Tri Flicks, X Prime, Neon X VIP, Besharams, Hunters, Rabbit, Xtramood, Nuefliks, MoodX, Mojflix, Hot Shots VIP, Fugi, Chikooflix, and Prime Play.
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Demeaning content targeted
A large portion of the content was deemed "obscene, vulgar, and demeaning to women." These platforms featured "nudity and sexual acts in inappropriate contexts," reportedly.
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Action taken under IT Act
The decision to block these platforms was made under the Information Technology Act, 2000, after consulting with various government departments and experts in women's rights and child rights.
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Breach of these Sections
The content was found to potentially breach Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, Section 292 of the IPC, and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.