India's government shuts down internet porn sites

August 04, 2015

Government officials in India have reportedly directed internet service providers to block several hundred web sites that carry pornography.

More than 800 sites were “found to be spreading anti-social activities,” the communications ministry said, explaining the decision to shut down access. The secretary of information technology said that the government was taking action in response to a supreme court ruling. The court has directed the communications ministry to continue monitoring some sites-- although officials acknowledge that the task is difficult because pornographic web sites are frequently moved to new servers.

 

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Further information:

• Govt blocks over 800 porn websites, more under review (Hindustan Times)