About this book
On February 10, 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology rewrote the rules for anyone whose content, product, or advertising reaches Indian users. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 introduced a legal category that did not exist before: Synthetically Generated Information, or SGI.
This is a practical, implementation-first guide built directly from the official Gazette notification (G.S.R. 120(E)), the consolidated IT Rules, and MeitY's own published FAQ — not from secondhand summaries. Every legal claim in the book is labeled clearly as a LEGAL REQUIREMENT, a PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATION, or a matter needing LEGAL REVIEW.
What is inside
The legal definition of SGI
The exact definition under Rule 2(1)(wa) and the three statutory exclusions for routine editing, document creation and accessibility tools.
Prohibited content
A breakdown of the four prohibited-content sub-clauses under Rule 3(3)(a)(i): sexual and privacy-invasive content, document fraud, weapons-related material and deceptive impersonation.
Labeling and provenance
The labeling and provenance standard for images, video, audio and voice clones.
Clearly labeled guidance
Each claim is marked as a legal requirement, a practical recommendation or a matter needing legal review.
Built from official sources
The Gazette notification, the consolidated IT Rules and MeitY's published FAQ.
Who it is for
Platforms, creators, agencies and online businesses whose content or advertising reaches Indian users.
Close the gap between a new rule and real compliance
The book exists because the gap between “a new rule was notified” and “our platform is actually compliant” is where real businesses get hurt.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a legal textbook?
It is a practical, implementation-first guide. Matters that need legal review are labeled as such.
What sources does the book use?
The official Gazette notification (G.S.R. 120(E)), the consolidated IT Rules and MeitY's own published FAQ.
What format is the book available in?
Kindle eBook on Amazon.
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