Centre asks Telegram to curb pirated content, seeks compliance report in 15 days
The Centre has issued a notice to messaging platform Telegram, directing it to curb the widespread circulation of pirated films, OTT content and other copyrighted audio-visual material on its platform. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has sought an Action Taken Report within 15 days, warning that continued non-compliance could invite legal action under the country’s copyright and information technology laws.
According to government officials, the move signals a shift in the Centre’s anti-piracy strategy from targeting individual piracy channels to holding digital platforms accountable for preventing copyright violations.
