The I&B Ministry has issued a notice to Telegram over widespread piracy of films and OTT content, directing it to take platform-wide action against repeat offenders. The government has asked for stronger compliance under IT laws and warned of legal consequences for continued violations and inadequate response mechanisms
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a formal notice to Telegram over the widespread circulation of pirated films and OTT content on its platform, according to a report by Moneycontrol.
According to the report, the ministry has directed Telegram to move beyond isolated takedown requests and adopt a comprehensive, platform-level strategy to combat piracy.
It has specifically asked the company to take action against repeat offenders, including channels, groups, bots, accounts, administrators, and related entities involved in distributing illegal content.
As part of its directive, the government has also sought detailed information on Telegram’s grievance redressal system for film producers, OTT platforms, and law enforcement agencies, indicating the need for a more structured compliance mechanism.
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