The Indian government just drew a hard line in the digital sand. In a coordinated enforcement move on February 24–25, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued directives to internet service providers to block five streaming platforms found to be distributing content deemed obscene, vulgar, or pornographic. D2c The platforms have also been pulled from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Here’s the complete breakdown.
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The 5 Banned OTT Platforms at a Glance
| Platform | Nature of Content | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| MoodXVIP | Adult/Pornographic | Blocked + Removed from App Stores |
| Koyal Playpro | Obscene/Vulgar | Blocked + Removed from App Stores |
| Digi Movieplex | Adult/Explicit | Blocked + Removed from App Stores |
| Feel | Pornographic | Blocked + Removed from App Stores |
| Jugnu | Obscene Content | Blocked + Removed from App Stores |
Legal Authority: Section 69A, IT Act 2000 + IT Rules 2021 Ministry: Information & Broadcasting (MIB)
A Closer Look at Each Banned Platform
🔴 MoodXVIP
A subscription-based adult streaming platform that had been operating in a legal grey zone, primarily targeting regional Indian audiences with explicit content. Content on the platform was found to include graphic sexual innuendos, extended nudity sequences, and pornographic visuals — all in clear violation of India’s IT Rules 2021.
🔴 Koyal Playpro
Marketed as a regional entertainment app, Koyal Playpro reportedly used mainstream entertainment as a cover while hosting adult content that violated public decency standards. The app has now been removed from both major app stores.
🔴 Digi Movieplex
A niche OTT platform that blended regional film content with explicit material. Some content was found to depict inappropriate sexual situations involving family relationships, further aggravating concerns over legality and decency.
🔴 Feel
One of the smaller platforms in the list, Feel was flagged for streaming content that failed to meet age-verification requirements and hosted material deemed obscene under existing Indian law.
🔴 Jugnu
Jugnu had reportedly resumed publishing explicit content even after previous blocking orders — five such platforms reportedly created new domains to continue operating even after being blocked in March 2024. Shipway This time, the action has been more comprehensive.
Why Now? The Bigger Picture
This isn’t the first time India has acted. In July 2025, authorities had already blocked 25 OTT platforms — including ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots App, and several others — for similar violations. Wikipedia
The latest ban followed consultations between multiple government departments including the Ministries of Home Affairs, Women and Child Development, Electronics and Information Technology, and Law and Justice, along with industry bodies FICCI and CII and experts in women and child rights.
The action is in line with Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 — frameworks designed to uphold public decency and national interests.
Experts say the government’s message is clear: digital platforms must share content responsibly and protect viewers — especially children — from harmful material. Platforms that break the rules will face consequences.
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