‘Govt Can’t Just Wait…': Centre's Stern Warning, 15-Day Deadline to Telegram over Flooding Pirated Content
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a notice to Telegram, demanding immediate measures against pirated films and OTT content circulating on the platform.
- After identifying 3,142 channels distributing copyrighted content, the Ministry warned that reactive channel-by-channel takedowns are insufficient, signaling a shift toward systematic 'platform accountability.'
- Telegram must submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days, detailing grievance redressal mechanisms and demonstrating compliance with the Information Technology Act and IT Rules.
- This directive aims to safeguard India's creator economy and protect filmmaker and broadcaster interests, as officials emphasized that copyright infringement is a criminal offense under the Copyright Act and Cinematograph Act.
- Regulatory notices issued to Meta regarding WhatsApp and Instagram accompany the action, following restrictions placed on Telegram before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination due to fraud concerns.
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Govt asks Telegram to curb pirated content, warns legal action
New Delhi: The Centre has served a notice to popular messaging app Telegram, directing it to crack down on the “widespread dissemination” of pirated films, OTT (over-the-top) content and other audio-visual material through its platform, government officials said on Saturday, July 4. In its notice, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought an Action Taken Report from Telegram within 15 days, with officials underlining that the governmen…
Centre Issues Telegram 15-Day Ultimatum Over Pirated Films and OTT Content
The Centre has issued a formal notice to Telegram over the widespread circulation of pirated films and OTT content on its platform, giving the messaging service 15 days to strengthen its safeguards and explain how it plans to curb copyright violations.
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