The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to Telegram directing the messaging platform to strengthen its systems to detect, remove and prevent the circulation of pirated films, OTT content, and other copyrighted audio-visual material. It has been given 15 days to submit an action taken report detailing the measures it has implemented to prevent, detect and remove infringing content from its platform.
In its communication, the government said Telegram must improve mechanisms for identifying, reporting, disabling access to and removing pirated content. It also directed the platform to take action against repeat offenders, including channels, groups, bots, user accounts, administrators, and associated entities involved in copyright infringement.
The ministry has additionally sought details of Telegram's grievance redressal system for film producers, OTT platforms, and law-enforcement agencies to assess how copyright complaints are being handled.
