Plea for restrictions on OTT platforms: SC asks petitioner to make representation before govt
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday asked a petitioner, who raised the issue of clamping restrictions on over-the-top (OTT) platforms claiming that they show nudity and inappropriate scenes, to make a representation before the government.
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was told by the counsel appearing in the court on the petitioner's behalf that the issue raised in the plea is whether OTT platforms can be allowed to publish or show contents that are not appropriate for viewers of all ages without any restrictions.
The counsel alleged that inappropriate scenes depicting nudity are being shown on OTT platforms.
"Go to the censor board," the bench told the petitioner.
"You want some directions on viewer control?" it asked the petitioner, adding, "You make a representation to the government."
The petitioner's counsel then sought permission to withdraw the plea with the liberty to approach the government with a representation on the issue.
The apex court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the plea with the liberty to make a representation to the government.
It said if such a representation is made, it should be decided in accordance with the relevant laws.
When the bench told the petitioner's counsel that the plea has raised questions on a movie, the lawyer said the issue is regarding nudity shown on OTT platforms.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
