The Indian government has just banned more than 20 Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platforms. These include popular names like ULLU, ALTT, Desiflix, and Big Shots App, for violating norms regarding the streaming of content which is obscene or vulgar in nature as per Indian law.
The action was taken in exercise of powers given by provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, and other laws, with the purpose of stopping the dissemination of content that had been deemed not suitable for public consumption.
The banned platforms were found to be hosting and spreading content that comprised the following, as per official announcements:
Explicit scenes involving vulgarity that often do not have a coherent plot or social context.
Material that degrades women in inappropriate contexts, such as family relations or teacher-pupil relations.
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