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Government Reports Blocking 7,393 URLs in Film Piracy Action
Government Reports Blocking 7,393 URLs in Film Piracy Action
The Story in Brief
The information and broadcasting ministry told the Lok Sabha that 7,393 URLs were disabled under anti-piracy takedown orders. The blocked material included 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels. Minister of State L Murugan provided the figures in a written reply to Janasena MP Balashowry Vallabhaneni.
The ministry cited the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act and the Information Technology Rules, 2021. It said notices are issued after complaints and that its joint secretary for films can order content disablement. The available information does not assess the action’s impact on piracy or explain review and appeal safeguards.
The Indian Opinion
Action against unlawful film distribution may protect creators and the industry. However, broad blocking can affect legitimate users when decisions are mistaken or unclear. The figures show the scale of enforcement but not its results. Claims that the crackdown has solved piracy would therefore be premature. More information on transparency, correction of errors and remedies would help the public judge the policy fairly.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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