The media & entertainment industry has witnessed a steady growth across the world. The recent trend of the use of the internet for media consumption has catalyzed this growth.[1] Today, many online media platforms or over-the-top platforms (OTT / OTT platforms) offer curated video content[2] suited to the needs and demands of individual consumers. TheRead more
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Possible Regulation The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has said that it will issue a list of prohibited content for online curated content providers (“OCC Providers”) such as Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon Prime. This list of prohibited content will include content that portrays women in a “denigrating” manner or displays the incorrect map ofRead more
A. Preliminary: On 09 August 2019, the Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) at National Law University (NLU), Delhi had organized a closed-door roundtable discussion on online content regulation, with a focus on video on demand (VOD) services. This post is based on our notes from the event. As the event was organized under Chatham House Rules, weRead more