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The 2025 amendments to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules mark a subtle but significant shift in India’s takedown architecture: a single “authorised intimation” can now determine the fate of online speech. By replacing the ambiguous “actual knowledge” standard with a system of senior-level authorisation and reasoned notices, the government aims to curb arbitrary removals while equipping intermediaries with clearer legal cues. Yet the reforms also consolidate state discretion, introduce new bureaucratic layers, and leave users without meaningful avenues to contest takedowns. Positioned against global trends favouring transparency and user rights, India’s model remains executive-centric, raising pressing questions about proportionality, operational capacity, and the future of safe-harbour. This piece critically evaluates whether the new regime strengthens procedural accountability or merely streamlines state control over digital expression.

This research paper critically examines the regulatory gap in India concerning AI, accountability, and corporate decision-making. By analyzing the adequacy of current legal frameworks—including the Companies Act of 2013, the Information Technology Act of 2000, and SEBI guidelines—alongside comparative insights from the European Union’s AI Act and U.S. corporate law, the paper seeks to illuminate the deficiencies in India’s present approach and propose pathways for reform. Employing a doctrinal methodology, the analysis draws from statutory instruments, judicial decisions, and academic literature, with particular attention to the intersection of legal liability, algorithmic bias, data protection, and corporate governance. The central thesis is that India’s legal infrastructure has yet to effectively address the accountability vacuum created by AI-driven decision-making in the corporate sphere. Consequently, legislative innovation, institutional reforms, and robust ethical oversight are urgently needed to bridge the regulatory gap while ensuring both innovation and accountability.

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