Last Updated on February 25, 2026 by Yash Saini
Amid the rising hype of OTT platforms and their published content, India has tightened its digital content policies. Under which, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) blocked five OTT platforms on February 24, 2026. Why? Let’s discuss.
Also Read: Kohli or Babar? Meet the Top Five Fastest Stars to Reach 3500 T20I Runs
Govt Blocks 5 OTT Platforms Over Obscene Content
According to the Indian Express, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) blocked five OTT platforms, including MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu, over obscene content.
Reports reveal that these platforms published pornographic, nude, and sexual content. Officials note that these OTTs stream content without any meaningful theme or social message.
As a result, their services have been restricted under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, and other relevant obscenity acts.
Also Read: From Kerala to Keralam: Union Cabinet Gives Green Signal to Historic Name Change
Why did the Indian Government Block these OTT Platforms?
As already mentioned, these five OTT platforms got blocked due to obscene content deemed “pornographic” or “vulgar,” disguised as entertainment.
More importantly, it was a violation of ethics. It is alleged that these platforms also bypassed the warning issued and circulated in February 2025 on the Code of Ethics.
Note that the type of content available on these platforms broke several IT and other laws.
Legal Framework & IT Rules Explained
The MIB has taken this action under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are asked to restrict access to these platforms due to obscene content.
Notably, Section 69A of the IT Act allows the Centre to block public access to any information available online. The platforms are also found to be allegedly violating Sections 67 & 67A (IT Act), which prohibit publishing/transmitting sexually explicit material.
Additionally, Section 292 (IPC) and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 were violated. Section 292 (IPC) deals with the sale and distribution of obscene books and materials.
India Disabled 25 OTT Platforms in 2025
Notably, this is not the first time India has disabled OTT platforms for hosting objectionable material. In 2025, the I&B ministry had directed intermediaries to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms.
The names included relatively popular platforms like Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix. Many of these have been under the radar multiple times before finally getting blocked last year.
