Madras High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Seeking Regulation Of Content On OTT Platforms

The Madras High Court issued a notice on a petition demanding regulation and censorship of content on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The petition argued that OTT platforms frequently broadcast content that is inappropriate and violates moral standards. The Court, while issuing the notice, highlighted the need for a regulatory framework to monitor such content. This case brings to the fore the ongoing debate around the regulation of digital platforms and the fine balance between creative freedom and censorship.