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Regulations of Online OTT Content

Prof. Varalakshmi Nirmeet Jain Tanisha Mehta Mehul Jain

Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities  ·  Area of research: VV Puram

Abstract

The Constitution of India guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of thought, expression of ideas and creativity in a free manner. Article 19(1)(a) gives the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to publication of content. However, there are times when this right is not absolute and is subject to restrictions. The paper aims to propagate that when the State strives to control and regulate such content, it should show to be thoughtful in this approach. The State draws the authority from the Constitution of India, the Information Technology Act, The Data Protection Rules and regulations made there under. It also seeks to understand censorship on the grounds of public policy with respect to online content and the working of the relevant provisions across major jurisdictions of the world.

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[85] Inc.

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[87] J.

[88] Justice

[89] L.J

[90] Law Journal

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[137] Romesh Thappar v State of Madras AIR 1950 SC 124

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[140] Secy. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting v. Cricket Assn., Bengal, (1995) 2 SCC 161

[141] State of Uttar Pradesh v. Raj Narain , AIR 1975 SC 865,884

[142] Terminiello v. Chicago, (1948) 93 L Ed 1131

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Prof. Varalakshmi, Nirmeet Jain, Tanisha Mehta, Mehul Jain "Regulations of Online OTT Content" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 10 2023 Page 278-292
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