India’s revised IT Rules 2021 will require platforms hosting synthetically generated information (SGI) to comply with takedown requests within three hours, significantly reduced from 36 hours. The amendments, effective February 20, 2026, also mandate quarterly user warnings on compliance. Legal experts, including Advocate Yashaswini Basu, emphasize the need for automated tools for effective enforcement, with stricter penalties for violations. The rules reflect India's commitment to combatting deepfake misuse and enhancing digital safety.
India’s revised IT Rules 2021 will require platforms hosting synthetically generated information (SGI) to comply with takedown requests within three hours, significantly reduced from 36 hours. The amendments, effective February 20, 2026, also mandate quarterly user warnings on compliance. Legal experts, including Advocate Yashaswini Basu, emphasize the need for automated tools for effective enforcement, with stricter penalties for violations. The rules reflect India's commitment to combatting deepfake misuse and enhancing digital safety.