LatestIP And Trademarks 27 October 2026
MP High Court Upholds IT Rule, Blocks Instagram Creator's Appeal
India’s Madhya Pradesh High Court affirmed the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics) Rules that allow platforms to remove posts infringing copyright, rejecting an Instagram creator’s petition for relief. The ruling reinforces platform liability for copyright enforcement across the country.
Key points
- The MP High Court upheld the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics) Rules, confirming platforms can delete posts that violate copyright.
- An Instagram creator’s plea for protection was dismissed, leaving the takedown process intact.
- The decision signals broader enforcement of copyright duties for digital intermediaries in India.
For full details, see the lawchakra.in article.
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