Porn Ban Makes A Comeback: Centre Asks 827 Sites To Be Blocked

Making a comeback, as per reports by NDTV, the Centre has asked internet service providers to block 827 websites that host pornographic content following an order by the Uttarakhand High Court.

Even though the Uttarakhand HC has directed to block 857 websites, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) found 30 portals without any pornographic content.

This drastic move comes in light of the old notice dated 31 July 2015 when the Uttarakhand HC directed internet service providers (ISP) to block the 857 websites.

But the very next month, DoT changed its order on 4 August 2015 saying the ISPs had a choice to not disable any of the pornographic sites unless they promoted child pornographic content.

The High Court order was issued on 27 September 2018, and it was received by Meity on 8 October 2018.

In an order that was issued to the internet service providers, the Department of Telecom said, “ ... all the internet service licensees are instructed to take immediate necessary action for blocking of 827 websites as per the direction from Meity and for the compliance of the Hon'ble High Court order.”