OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms, which refer to digital platforms that deliver audio, video and other media content over the internet, are regulated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in India. The key rules and regulations governing content on OTT platforms in India are: The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: These rules were introduced by the Indian government in February 2021 and regulate the functioning of OTT platforms in India. The rules prescribe a code of ethics for OTT platforms, including requirements to classify content, establish a grievance redressal mechanism, and comply with Indian laws and regulations. The Cinematograph Act, 1952: This act regulates the exhibition of films in India and requires filmmakers to obtain a certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before releasing a film in India. The act also empowers the government to suspend or revoke a film's certification if it violates any provisions of the act. The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995: This act empowers the government to regulate the operation of cable television networks in India and empowers the TRAI to regulate the content and pricing of cable television services. The act has also been extended to apply to OTT platforms. OTT platforms in India are required to comply with these rules and regulations and are subject to penalties, including fines and suspension of operations, for non-compliance. Additionally, various industry bodies, such as the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), have established their own self-regulatory mechanisms to regulate the content of OTT platforms in India.