India's New IT Rules: OTT Content Regulated Under Digital Media Ethics Code, Not Censor Board

Dec 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST

India has implemented a three-tier regulatory framework for OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, placing them under IT Rules 2021 rather than traditional censorship. Social media platforms with over 50 lakh users must appoint local officers, remove unlawful content within 24-72 hours, and publish compliance reports. The Centre has already blocked 43 OTT platforms for displaying objectionable content.