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Report: MeitY may separately notify amendment to IT rules mandating compliance with ...
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) may notify an amendment to the IT Rules requiring intermediaries to comply with MeitY's advisories, SOPs, and directions, tying this compliance to safe-harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act. This could increase legal risks for platforms failing to follow such government-issued instructions, even without formal orders.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 22 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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You face stronger government pressure to follow MeitY's advisories as ignoring them may risk losing legal protection. Adjust your compliance checks now to avoid exposure to legal action.
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2 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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