Madhya Pradesh HC upholds IT Rules on copyright takedowns amid misuse on social media platforms
A Madhya Pradesh High Court bench dismissed a petition by Instagram creator Anmol Jain challenging the constitutional validity of Rule 3(1)(b)(iv) of the IT Rules, 2021, which permits social media platforms to remove content for alleged copyright infringement. The court upheld the provision while declining to decide whether Instagram wrongly removed Jain's posts; instead it directed him toward the IT Act's grievance redressal mechanism. Jain's case highlights a growing problem where creators allege that unknown persons file false copyright complaints against their content, leading to account suspensions.
Key points
- Madhya Pradesh HC upheld copyright takedown provisions in IT Rules 2021 as constitutional
- Creator had posts removed without prior notice or hearing opportunity
- Court directed complainant to use grievance redressal mechanisms rather than judicial intervention
- Case reflects broader concerns about misuse of platform copyright policies by bad actors
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