The Supreme Court will hear a case on Monday that asks the Indian government to stop sexually explicit videos and photos from being shared online. This includes content on streaming services (like Netflix) and social media sites (like Instagram and Facebook).
The petitioners want the court to create a new authority, called the National Content Control Authority, to set rules to control what can be shared. They argue that many pages online share pornographic material without any filters. They also claim that some OTT platforms display content that could even involve child pornography.
The petition mentions that such explicit material can harm young people and adults by changing how they think about sex, which could lead to an increase in crime. They believe that if no action is taken, the spread of this content could damage society, affect mental health, and increase unsafe behavior.
The petitioners have tried to raise this issue with the government and other officials, but they say there has been no real action taken. They feel it’s essential for the government to protect public morals and ensure that the internet isn’t a place for harmful behavior.
Because internet access is cheap and everywhere, these explicit materials are easy for people of all ages to find. They are asking the court to make sure that no one can get on social media or OTT platforms until these sites can block all pornographic content, especially from children.
They are also requesting that a retired Supreme Court judge lead a new committee of experts to supervise what gets published or shown on streaming and social media platforms. Additionally, they want a group of well-known psychologists to study how consuming explicit content affects people and society as a whole.
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