Today, On 28th April, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the petitioner, emphasized the need for stricter regulations as the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre, OTTs, and social media platforms, stating, “Court observed that this is a serious issue.”
Today, On 18th October, the Supreme Court rejected a petition for a regulatory board to oversee OTT platforms in India, citing insufficient grounds. The court noted existing self-regulation under IT Rules 2021. Advocates raised concerns about unchecked content on OTT services compared to traditional media, highlighting risks to national security and public safety.