Section 8: Application of this Part

Q: What does Section 8 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) deal with?

Section 8 TITIGDMECR pertains to "Application of this Part". It is part of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs application of this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 8 TITIGDMECR still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 TITIGDMECR?

धारा 8 TITIGDMECR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Section 8 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs application of this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 8 TITIGDMECR?

Dhara 8 TITIGDMECR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs application of this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021?

Cite as: "Section 8, The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, § 8 (India).

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(1)

The rules made under this Part shall apply to the following persons or entities, namely:—

(a) publishers of news and current affairs content;

(b) publishers of online curated content; and

(2)

the rules made under this Part shall apply to the publishers, where,—

(a) such publisher operates in the territory of India; or

(b) such publisher conducts systematic business activity of making its content available in India.

(a) a publisher shall be deemed to operate in the territory of India where such publisher has a physical presence in the territory of India;

(b) ―systematic activity‖ shall mean any structured or organised activity that involves an element of planning, method, continuity or persistence.

(3)

The rules made under this Part shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force and any remedies available under such laws including the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by the Public) Rules, 2009.