The Supreme Court of India has reportedly sent a notice to the Centre in response to a petition that seeks framing of guidelines for the regulation of online video streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar and Alt Balaji. When there are rules that regulate DTH and cable TV operators, why these online platforms are not being regulated? After the Delhi High Court dismissed a similar petition in February, the petitioner moved the Supreme Court in April against the impugned judgement. The petition further adds that a lot of content allowed on these online platforms have not been passed by Central Board for Film Certification. In February 2019, Karnataka High Court had also issued a notice to centre on a petition filed by a Bengaluru resident against the lack of regulatory mechanism for online streaming platforms.

Source: Mint May 10, 2019 13:07 UTC