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8 July 2026

Censorship of film 'Satluj'

The topic highlights the application of the IT Rules 2021 and the role of regulatory bodies in content censorship, providing useful context for questions on digital media regulation and internal security concerns.

1 min read Day 3 of 5 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Union government has referred the film 'Satluj' to an Inter-Departmental Committee for examination.
  • The committee is constituted under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
  • The streaming platform ZEE5 was directed to remove the film on July 5, 2024, citing security concerns.
  • The film, which depicts the life of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra during the 1990s in Punjab, was released on July 3, 2024.
  • The film had previously faced a three-year delay in receiving certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 role of the Inter-Departmental Committee under the IT Rules, 2021, in regulating digital content. How does this mechanism balance the freedom of speech with national security concerns? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which regulatory framework is the Inter-Departmental Committee constituted to examine digital media content?

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