The Supreme Court to listen to the petition to demand a ban on clear materials on OTT platforms and social media.

The Supreme Court of India is ready to hear a petition on Monday, April 28, which is calling to ban sexually clear materials. OTT platform And social media. According to the court’s cause list, the case will be taken by a bench which includes Justice Bra Gavai and Augustine George Masih.
According to reports by Lawchakra.com, the petitioners have urged the apex court to direct the Center to establish a National Material Control Authority, aimed at regulating and preventing the performance of pornographic and sexually clear materials. They argue that the absence of strict rules has been broadcast online and alleged to share clear material online and that some OTT platforms are broadcasting the amount which may be “the amount of”.Child pornography,
The argument states, “Such sexually distracted materials pollute the brain of youth, children and even big individuals, giving rise to distorted and unnatural sexual tendencies, which leads to an increase in crime rate.” The petitioner warns that the failure to regulate this material can severely damage “social values”, affects mental health negatively, and can reduce risks. Public safety,
According to the petition, no effective action has been taken to the authorities, despite several complaints and representations. The petitioners argue that the government should fulfill its constitutional duties for security Public moralityProtect weaker groups, and ensure that digital platforms do not form breeding basis for distracted behavior.
He also expressed concern that how easily the child and youth could use clear material without ban or monitoring.
In their petition, the petitioners have requested the court to consider directing the temporary suspension of access to social media and OTT platforms, unless a system is placed for minorities to block pornographic content.
He has also proposed to build 2 special committees, led by a retired Supreme Court judge and other experts, to screen and certify digital materials – similar to the role played by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for films. Other calls for the formation of another expert committee include rehabilitation council and renowned psychologists recognized by other experts.
This committee will be tasked to conduct a nationwide study on psychological and social effects of sexually explicit material contact.