There should be a certification system for the content of the OTT platform, the petition filed in the Supreme Court

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking regulation of OTT platforms in the country. In this, there has been a demand to create a regulatory body to monitor and manage OTT and streaming platforms in India. Supreme Court lawyer Shashank Shekhar Jha has filed this petition. He has made the central government a party in this. It is said that the certification process is being carried out on films screened in theatres. It is not done before publishing on OTT content. This has led to an increase in obscene scenes, violence, drug use and other harmful content on OTT. It was also stated in the petition that no investigation is conducted on these sites. The petition also states that the government has framed the IT Act 2021 to regulate OTT content. But this rule has no impact on OTT content. These sites take advantage of loopholes in the rules. They are posting controversial things without any investigation. Also, he wrote in the petition that it will affect national security. Through this things like gambling and drugs are also encouraged. The web series is said to be an attempt to promote a terrorist agenda by turning the IC814 tragedy into a farce on Netflix. Its purpose is to cover up the horrors of terrorism and denigrate the Hindu community. It said there is already a statutory film certification body, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which is responsible for regulating public exhibition of films under the Cinematograph Act. Content for OTT should be legislated, the petitioner had filed a petition on the matter in 2020. However, the petition is still pending. The petition sought the Supreme Court's direction to the government to set up a Central Board to regulate and monitor online video content. Headed by a senior IAS officer at the level of Secretary. Along with this, proper representation of legislators and people associated with the defense sector should also be placed in it. Also Read- AAP bets on rebels! Aam Aadmi's base is growing after its decision to contest the Haryana elections alone