Digital Crackdown:The Central Government has once again taken a significant step to clean up the “filth” being served on digital platforms. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has completely blocked five OTT platforms in the country that were displaying obscene and objectionable content in the guise of web series and films. This action by the government has sent (Digital Crackdown)shockwaves among creators who were running their businesses solely on boldness, disregarding law and ethics.
Five OTT Platforms Face Ban
The platforms that have been shut down include MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu. According to officials, these apps and websites were displaying content with no storyline or social message. They were filled with videos featuring lengthy explicit scenes without any context, which were a direct violation of public decency and Indian laws.
Creators Did Not Improve Despite Warnings
This action was not sudden. The government had previously sent notices to these platforms in September 2024, warning them to make improvements. Some did not even respond to the notices, while others cunningly tried to operate the same old content by changing to new domains or names. In February 2025, all OTT platforms were reminded to adhere to the Ethics Code, but these five continued to disregard the rules instead of making corrections.