December 17, 2025 7:41 PM
OTT content governed by IT rules, not CBFC: I&B ministry
The government on Wednesday clarified that content available on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is regulated separately under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan said the CBFC is a statutory authority established under the Cinematograph Act, 19...