The rapid spread of synthetic media has created unprecedented challenges for digital trust. As a criminal lawyer in Pune, I am closely tracking how the Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2026, fundamentally alter intermediary obligations.
The updated framework introduces strict rules for Synthetically Generated Information (SGI), including deepfakes and manipulated audio-visuals. Platforms now face a strict 3-hour takedown window for unlawful content and a 2-hour window for non-consensual intimate imagery after receiving actual knowledge.Furthermore, mandatory technical labeling and permanent metadata provenance are required to ensure traceability.
In my practice as a cyber lawyer, I advise tech platforms to audit compliance workflows to protect safe harbor provisions under Section 79 of the IT Act. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, preserving digital trails is vital. Whether you need recourse before the Pune Sessions Court or face digital defamation, an advocate in Pune can help.