The Supreme Court on Thursday asked how can there be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit observed that it always felt pre-censorship is impermissible.
“How can there be a pre-screening committee for web series? There is particular legislation. Unless you say OTT (over-the-top) is also a part of it… you must say…