New Delhi This week, the Supreme Court clarified that responsibility for obscene or vulgar content on the internet, OTT, and social media platforms cannot be placed solely on the user or any single individual. The court stated that if such content is publicly available, laws, platforms, and regulatory bodies must play an active role in controlling it.

The Supreme Court held a hearing on social media content on Thursday. The court said that someone must be held accountable for adult content posted on social media.

The Supreme Court made these remarks in a case related to India’s Got Talent. The controversial content of this show had brought several YouTubers into the spotlight.

The court noted that by the time obscene content is removed, millions of people have already seen it. The central government must establish rules on this matter within 4 weeks.

Why This Decision Is Important

  • This decision sets a new roadmap for responsibility regarding the increasing online content in society — whether it’s web series, social media posts, or other digital platform content.

  • This requires not just holding platforms accountable, but also making the government, regulatory bodies, platforms, and ultimately users — everyone more aware.

  • Content that was previously overlooked as “just language or expression” is now being reconsidered — to provide stronger protection for social values, safety, and public morality.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the United States, established in 1789 by Article III of the U.S. Constitution. It serves as the final arbiter of federal law and the Constitution, with its landmark decisions shaping American civil rights and governance throughout its history.

India’s Got Talent

“India’s Got Talent” is a popular Indian reality television show, based on the international “Got Talent” format, where performers of all kinds compete for a cash prize and the title. The show first premiered in 2009 and has since become a major platform, broadcast in multiple seasons, for showcasing a diverse range of acts from across the country, including dance, singing, magic, and stunt performances.