India’s media, entertainment and gaming (“MEG”) sector witnessed significant regulatory and policy developments in February 2026, reflecting a continued shift from broad policy articulation to accelerated enforcement, institutional recalibration and rights-focused governance. During the month, the Central Government notified amendments to the intermediary due diligence framework under the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) advanced reforms in film certification and accessibility standards, Parliament received disclosures regarding enforcement action against OTT platforms, and High Courts delivered important rulings on personality rights, media restraint and journalistic accountability. Collectively, these developments underscore a more technology-driven and compliance-intensive regulatory environment.
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