Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 15:32 IST
In February, the Centre had framed several rules to make social media and OTT platforms accountable for the content they carried.
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SC: Centre's current rules for OTT platforms don't allow pre-screening or punitive action
Centre to place apt regulation, law on OTT platforms before SC in 2 weeks
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider framing a law to regulate content on OTT (Over-the-top) platforms and submit a copy of the draft legislation for the top court's consideration after 2 weeks. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that fresh legislation for OTT platforms is under consideration.