The period from April 2025 to September 2025 saw key regulatory and judicial developments shaping India’s Media & Entertainment and Gaming sectors. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 introduced a nationwide ban on Real Money Games while promoting e-sports and online social games. In digital media, MIB issued advisories on accessibility compliance under the RPwD Act, clarified Rule 18 filing requirements, and directed OTT platforms to remove Pakistan-origin content and refrain from live coverage of defence operations. The Press Council of India reinforced norms against paid news and pre-poll/exit poll reporting, while draft TRP guidelines opened the television ratings sector to multiple agencies. Judicial rulings further emphasized influencers’ rights and the protection of celebrity personality rights, highlighting the growing importance of reputation and identity in the digital and AI-driven era.
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