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5 July 2026

Government action against Telegram piracy

The topic involves the application of the IT Rules, 2021, and addresses critical governance issues regarding platform accountability, intellectual property, and digital regulation, which are frequently tested in the context of e-governance and regulatory oversight.

1 min read Day 4 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram demanding proactive anti-piracy measures.
  • Telegram is required to respond to the Ministry's notice within 15 days.
  • The government is seeking a shift from piecemeal content takedowns to systemic platform accountability.
  • Under Section 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules, 2021, intermediaries must make reasonable efforts to prevent users from sharing content that infringes upon intellectual property rights.
  • In March 2024, Telegram complied with a government order to remove over 3,100 URLs containing pirated content.
  • The Delhi High Court recently upheld a temporary ban on Telegram, citing the need to prevent misinformation and potential exam leaks facilitated by specific app features.
  • Telegram faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its username and message timestamp features, which are under review by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 5 in Government regulation of messaging platform features, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by regulatory authorities in enforcing intellectual property rights on encrypted messaging platforms. How does the 'due diligence' requirement under the IT Rules, 2021, aim to address platform accountability? 150 words
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  2. The rise of digital intermediaries has necessitated a re-evaluation of the balance between user privacy and the prevention of illegal activities. In the context of recent government directives to messaging platforms, analyze the legal framework governing intermediary liability in India and the implications of shifting from reactive takedowns to proactive platform-level monitoring. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which of the following is a key obligation of intermediaries regarding user-generated content?

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