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Govt considering need for a new law to regulate obscene and violent contents on digital and OTT platforms
New Delhi, February 22: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reviewing existing laws related to all forms of media amid growing concerns over the misuse of freedom of expression to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms.
Allahbadia row: Parliamentary panel on IT seeks suggestion on review of laws for OTT, other media platforms
New Delhi, February 13: In the wake of the controversy surrounding social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's recent offensive remarks on a YouTube show, the Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) has written to Information and Broadcasting (IB) Ministry to provide a brief note regarding the proposed amendments in laws related to media, sources said, to deter similar instances in the future.