social media intermediaries
India's New IT Rules: OTT Content Regulated Under Digital Media Ethics Code, Not Censor Board
Dec 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
India has implemented a three-tier regulatory framework for OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, placing them under IT Rules 2021 rather than traditional censorship. Social media platforms with over 50 lakh users must appoint local officers, remove unlawful content within 24-72 hours, and publish compliance reports. The Centre has already blocked 43 OTT platforms for displaying objectionable content.
India Mandates AI Content Labelling: New IT Rules to Combat Deepfakes and Protect Digital Users
Oct 22, 2025 09:42 pm CST
India's IT Ministry has proposed new regulations requiring clear labelling of AI-generated content to protect users from deepfakes. The draft amendments to IT Rules 2021 would mandate social media platforms to implement verification systems for synthetic content, with visual or audio markers covering at least 10% of the content. These measures aim to combat misinformation, electoral manipulation, and impersonation while maintaining innovation in AI technologies.
Supreme Court Rules WhatsApp Access Not a Fundamental Right, Suggests Alternative Apps
Oct 13, 2025 11:45 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition seeking restoration of blocked WhatsApp accounts, ruling that WhatsApp access is not a fundamental right. Justices advised petitioners to use alternative apps like Indian-made Arattai and pursue remedies through civil courts rather than constitutional petitions, emphasizing that social media intermediaries are not state entities subject to writ jurisdiction.