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- The Union government told the Lok Sabha on July 22, 2026, that 50 OTT platforms have been disabled for public access in India over the past two years for allegedly displaying obscene and sexually explicit content.
- The platforms were blocked under the IT Act, 2000, the IT Rules of 2021, and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Previous actions include blocking 18 platforms in March 2024 and 25 more in July 2025, following complaints from the public and the National Commission on Protection of Child Rights.
- The move reflects the government's broader effort to enforce digital content laws and ensure a safer online environment.
What to watch next
- Further blocking action against additional OTT platforms or social media intermediaries
- Whether MeitY's directives to platforms like Instagram on removing unlawful content are complied with
- Strengthening of OTT regulation and enforcement of the Code of Ethics as the digital entertainment sector expands
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