Overview

• ANI has issued multiple copyright strikes against content creators, demanding up to ₹48 lakh plus GST to revoke claims for brief clips in news analysis videos.
• YouTubers argue their use of 9–13-second clips qualifies as fair dealing under Section 52 of the Copyright Act for news reporting and commentary.
• Member of Parliament Saket Gokhale wrote to Google seeking clarification of YouTube’s fair use policy after creators detailed alleged extortion tactics from ANI.
• Press Trust of India announced that it will provide highly affordable access to its video feeds for individual creators on YouTube and other social platforms.
• Legal experts warn India’s digital creators face uncertainty due to ambiguous fair dealing provisions and urge reform of the Copyright Act and platform policies.