'Govt eyes OTT rule tweak, ZEE5 may face action' | TheBriefWire
'Govt eyes OTT rule tweak, ZEE5 may face action'
Published 15 July 2026 ยท entertainment
Synopsis The government is considering amending IT Rules 2021 for OTT film certification. This development follows controversy over the uncensored film 'Satluj' released on ZEE5
Synopsis The government is considering amending IT Rules 2021 for OTT film certification. This development follows controversy over the uncensored film 'Satluj' released on ZEE5.
Compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board are being explored for OTT releases. Action against ZEE5 for screening the film is also under consideration.
The government can block online content on grounds of national security.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 8:05 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 8:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The government is considering amending IT Rules 2021 for OTT film certification.
This development follows controversy over the uncensored film 'Satluj' released on ZEE5. Compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board are being explored for OTT releases.
Action against ZEE5 for screening the film is also under consideration.
The government can block online content on grounds of national security.