Allahbadia row: NCW seeks fast motion to curb ‘obscene’ on-line content material

The NCW stated such content material, which is definitely accessible to individuals of all age teams, has raised alarms about its detrimental impression on society, significantly on ladies and youngsters.

The fee highlighted the violation of a number of authorized provisions, together with the Indecent Illustration of Ladies (Prohibition) Act, the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the Safety of Kids from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Info Know-how (IT) Act, amongst others.

Such content material not solely perpetuates dangerous stereotypes but in addition poses a direct menace to the security and dignity of girls and youngsters, it stated. The NCW has urged the ministry to take swift motion by issuing strict pointers that forestall platforms from streaming or permitting customers to add inappropriate or obscene content material.

“The fee referred to as on the authorities to implement stringent censorship and content material moderation programs to guard the general public from publicity to dangerous materials,” the assertion stated.

The NCW has additionally requested that the motion taken by the ministry be communicated to the fee on the earliest to make sure swift follow-up on the matter. The chairperson of NCW has reiterated that making certain the security, dignity, and well-being of girls is paramount and have to be prioritised throughout all digital platforms.