Ajaz Khan and Ullu App CEO Face NCW Summons Over Controversial Content

NCW Takes Action Against Ullu App's 'House Arrest'

New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned Vibhu Agarwal, the CEO of Ullu App, along with actor Ajaz Khan, due to allegations of inappropriate and coercive content featuring female participants in the web series 'House Arrest'.

The NCW has taken notice of the series, expressing strong disapproval of its content. Both Agarwal and Khan are required to appear before the commission on May 9.

A video clip from the show, which surfaced online on April 29, has ignited significant backlash. It reportedly depicts Khan pressuring female contestants to engage in intimate and inappropriate behaviors on camera, despite their evident discomfort and refusal.

The women were allegedly coerced into undressing on set, raising alarming questions regarding consent, safety, and potential exploitation within digital entertainment.

Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar described the content as 'deeply disturbing', asserting that it undermines women's dignity, blurs the lines between entertainment and abuse, and promotes sexual coercion under the guise of reality programming.

Rahatkar emphasized, 'Any media that fosters misogyny, coerces women into compromising situations, or crosses ethical lines will not be accepted.'

Should the allegations be substantiated, the actions could lead to legal repercussions under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, according to the Commission.

'Viral clips depict women being coerced into intimate acts on camera. NCW criticizes the platform for endorsing vulgarity and violating consent,' the commission stated in a post on X.

The NCW has urged streaming platforms to uphold their responsibilities, insisting that digital media must adhere to legal standards and refrain from exploiting women in the name of entertainment.