No Cuts, Just Codes: Centre Clarifies OTT Regulation Under IT Rules

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: December 18, 2025 06:06

The Centre has clarified that OTT content will not fall under the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Instead, streaming platforms are regulated under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which mandate self-classification, a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism, and compliance with a code of ethics.

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