5 years after key OTT rules were stayed, Centre weighs law for streaming content
Five years after key OTT rules were stayed by court, India's government is revisiting regulation of streaming platforms. The Ministry is exploring options including amending the Cinematograph Act or IT Act, or introducing standalone legislation. A proposed three-tier structure would combine industry self-regulation, grievance mechanisms and government oversight, modeled on IT Rules 2021. Officials cite over 1,000 monthly public representations demanding greater streaming content oversight.
Key points
- Three-tier regulatory framework under discussion: self-regulation, grievances, government oversight
- MIB received 1,000+ monthly complaints demanding streaming content regulation
- Legal basis aims to address 2021 court stay on content code enforcement
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