New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025, amending the 2021 Rules to strengthen due diligence obligations of intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The amendments, effective 15th November 2025, introduce enhanced safeguards to ensure the removal of unlawful content is transparent, proportionate, and accountable.

The original IT Rules, 2021, notified on 25th February 2021 and subsequently amended in 2022 and 2023, prescribe due diligence obligations for intermediaries, including social media platforms, to ensure online safety, security, and accountability.

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