Analysis of censorship on OTT platform and its analysis with international laws and brief study of india's cinema law

Abstract

If we make a listing of things which might be banned in India we would stumble upon regular stuff like porn, homosexuality, and the recent ban on pork meat however what might be an unbelievably ordinary addition to the list is the ban on over masses of films. Yes, India has emerged as quite well-known lately for becoming too strict on cinematic liberties. Be it the North or the South, India has had its truthful percentage of movies like recent debatable warm topic “Padmavati”. Also, apart from facing bans certain movies must deal with (basically) unjust censorship policy taken up by way of Central Board of Film Certification (known as CBFC). With numerous questions being raised on the idea of these bans and censors the actual venture lies whilst its miles matched up with the aspects of regulation. Freedom of speech & expression is a critical piece of legislation within the Indian constitution which serves as the ultimatum in this regard. A few recent happenings have pressured the people to question its latent existence and the “freedom” it practically ensures. Down the line this thing of regulation needs instantaneous interest for the important development. In phrases of unrestricted first-class filmmaking. It is even more important when Global Cinema markets like America, China and France have unfolded for Indian Cinema mindful of its worthy content. This paper is an attempt to deliver out key information regarding the problems in censorship and their history at the side of the critical legal aspects involved in it.