The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed internet service providers (ISPs) across India to block public access to 25 over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms for allegedly hosting and distributing unlawful content.
The platforms have been found in violation of multiple Indian laws related to obscenity and the indecent representation of women.
In a notification dated July 23, 2025, the ministry cited violations of Section 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000; Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
The action was taken under the provisions of the IT Rules, 2021, which mandate that intermediaries and publishers of digital content must adhere to a prescribed Code of Ethics and take down content deemed unlawful upon notification by the government.
The list includes platforms such as ULLU, ALTT, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, Navarasa Lite, Gulab App, Kangan App, Bull App, Jalva App, Wow Entertainment, Look Entertainment, Hitprime, Feneo, ShowX, Sol Talkies, Adda TV, HotX VIP, Hulchul App, MoodX, NeonX VIP, ShowHit, Fugi, Mojflix, and Triflicks.
The platforms were allegedly found to be hosting content that allegedly violated legal provisions meant to safeguard public decency and morality.
Section 67 and 67A of the IT Act prohibit the publishing or transmission of obscene material and sexually explicit content in electronic form. Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deals with obscene acts and songs, while the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act outlaws the depiction of women in a manner that is derogatory or indecent.
According to the notification, intermediaries such as hosting platforms and ISPs lose their legal immunity under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to act upon receiving actual knowledge or notification about unlawful content.
The ministry stated that its designated Nodal Officer, MIB Joint Secretary C Senthil Rajan, had found content on these platforms to be “prohibited by law,” thereby triggering the mandatory takedown order.
“In accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act and the IT Rules, Internet Service Providers are hereby notified to disable/remove public access to the above-mentioned websites in India,” the official notification read.
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and was also copied to the Department of Telecommunications, which has been requested to facilitate compliance by all internet service providers.
The platforms have been found in violation of multiple Indian laws related to obscenity and the indecent representation of women.
In a notification dated July 23, 2025, the ministry cited violations of Section 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000; Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
The action was taken under the provisions of the IT Rules, 2021, which mandate that intermediaries and publishers of digital content must adhere to a prescribed Code of Ethics and take down content deemed unlawful upon notification by the government.
The list includes platforms such as ULLU, ALTT, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, Navarasa Lite, Gulab App, Kangan App, Bull App, Jalva App, Wow Entertainment, Look Entertainment, Hitprime, Feneo, ShowX, Sol Talkies, Adda TV, HotX VIP, Hulchul App, MoodX, NeonX VIP, ShowHit, Fugi, Mojflix, and Triflicks.
The platforms were allegedly found to be hosting content that allegedly violated legal provisions meant to safeguard public decency and morality.
Section 67 and 67A of the IT Act prohibit the publishing or transmission of obscene material and sexually explicit content in electronic form. Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deals with obscene acts and songs, while the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act outlaws the depiction of women in a manner that is derogatory or indecent.
According to the notification, intermediaries such as hosting platforms and ISPs lose their legal immunity under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to act upon receiving actual knowledge or notification about unlawful content.
The ministry stated that its designated Nodal Officer, MIB Joint Secretary C Senthil Rajan, had found content on these platforms to be “prohibited by law,” thereby triggering the mandatory takedown order.
“In accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act and the IT Rules, Internet Service Providers are hereby notified to disable/remove public access to the above-mentioned websites in India,” the official notification read.
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and was also copied to the Department of Telecommunications, which has been requested to facilitate compliance by all internet service providers.
