Section 7: Non-observance of Rules

Q: What does Section 7 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) deal with?

Section 7 TITIGDMECR pertains to "Non-observance of Rules". 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 7 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs non-observance of Rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 7 TITIGDMECR still in force?

Yes, Section 7 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 7 TITIGDMECR?

धारा 7 TITIGDMECR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 7 of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Section 7 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs non-observance of Rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 7 TITIGDMECR?

Dhara 7 TITIGDMECR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 7 of the The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 7 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (TITIGDMECR) governs non-observance of Rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 7 of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021?

Cite as: "Section 7, 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, § 7 (India).

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The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

Chapter II — – – DUE DILIGENCE BY INTERMEDIARIES AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

Section 7

Non-observance of Rules

Where an intermediary fails to observe these rules, the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 79 of the Actshall not be applicable to such intermediary and the intermediaryshall be liable for punishment under any law for the time being in force including the provisions of the Actand the Indian Penal Code.