India's Proposed Broadcasting Law Revolutionizes Regulation for OTTs and Broadcasters

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India has proposed a new draft broadcasting law that will regulate the sector and also apply to streaming giants like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. The law calls for the formation of individual content evaluation committees and aims to establish robust self-regulation. The government will have the power to define the committees' size, quorum, and operational details, and only shows certified by these committees will be allowed to be broadcast. The proposal has raised concerns about censorship and government control over content. The law will also provide powers to regulate online creators and news media platforms.
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