Centre to refer 'Satluj' to inter-departmental committee under IT Rules after takedown
The Indian government plans to refer the film 'Satluj' to an Inter-Departmental Committee under the IT Rules 2021 following its removal from ZEE5. The committee will examine the film for potential security concerns and determine if further action, such as permanent deletion, is required.
Why it matters
This case underscores the ongoing tension between digital content regulation, censorship, and the application of the IT Rules 2021 to OTT platforms.
The Centre plans to refer the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer ‘Satluj’ to an Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) constituted under the IT Rules 2021 for a detailed examination and future course of action, government sources said on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) , two days after streaming platform ZEE5 was directed to take down the film over ‘security concerns’.
The report neutrally outlines the government's procedural steps and the legal framework involved without taking a stance on the film's content.
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