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7 July 2026

SGPC condemns removal of film 'Satluj' from OTT

The topic involves the application of the IT Rules 2021, which is a relevant governance framework for digital media regulation, though the specific incident regarding the film's removal is a localized political event.

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Notes

  • The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has formally opposed the removal of the film 'Satluj' from the ZEE5 OTT platform.
  • The Union government directed the removal of the film citing security concerns.
  • The action was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
  • The film depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra during the 1990s in Punjab.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 5 in Removal of film 'Satluj' from OTT platforms, which has been running since 6 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the regulatory framework governing OTT platforms in India under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. How does the government balance the mandate of national security with the freedom of artistic expression? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 are notified under which of the following legislations?

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