A Delhi court has asked the Delhi Police why they refused to register a case against Netflix for allegedly streaming obscene content. The complaint was filed by former Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar, who believes that Netflix is spreading pornographic material and influencing young viewers. His petition claims that this violates Indian laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, IT Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women Act. The court will hear the case again on May 22.
This isn’t the first time an OTT platform has been targeted. In recent years, many filmmakers and streaming services have faced legal trouble because some people believe they are corrupting society. The question is, why is the responsibility of “saving” morality placed only on entertainment platforms?
Indian audiences today have more choices than ever before. Content is easily accessible, and viewers can decide what to watch. There are parental controls, age restrictions, and guidelines. But despite these tools, OTT platforms are repeatedly blamed for social issues. Shouldn’t families, schools, and society as a whole play a role in guiding moral values?
Blaming Netflix or any other platform for moral decay is an easy way out. Real societal change requires a broader discussion, one that includes education, awareness, and personal responsibility rather than just legal action against filmmakers and platforms.