India: Digital Safety & Reporting Hub (Feb 2026 Update) from Engineers Heaven's Idea / Prospect

If you are a victim of or witness to AI-generated abuse (Deepfakes/NCII), use these official Indian government channels.

1. Immediate Legal Reporting (NCRP)

• Portal: cybercrime.gov.in

• The "Golden Rule": Select the "Report Crime Against Women/Children" category for faster routing.

• Status: This is the primary portal managed by the I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre).

2. The "2-Hour" Takedown Request

Under the IT Rules 2026 (Effective Feb 20), social media platforms (Meta, X, YouTube, etc.) have a strict timeline to remove non-consensual deepfakes:

• Nudity/Sexual Acts: Must be removed within 2 hours of your complaint.

• Impersonation/Identity Theft: Must be removed within 36 hours.

• Government/Court Orders: Platforms now have only 3 hours to comply.

• Action: Report directly via the platform's "Grievance Officer" link and mention: "Requesting removal under Rule 3(2)(b) of IT Rules 2026."

The Indian government officially notified these changes on February 10, 2026, via Gazette Notification number G.S.R. 120(E). They come into force tomorrow, February 20, 2026.

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): IT Amendment Rules 2026 (Official Notification & FAQ Page)

  Note: This link contains the consolidated text and the "Frequently Asked Questions" released by the Ministry specifically for the 2026 amendments.

The Gazette of India (Digital Archive): Search for G.S.R. 120(E)

This is the ultimate legal proof. You can search by the notification number G.S.R. 120(E) dated 10th February 2026.

• Rule 2(1)(wa): Defines "Synthetically Generated Information" (SGI)—the first time AI content has a formal legal definition in India.

• Rule 3(2)(b): This is the "2-Hour Rule." It mandates the removal of non-consensual deepfakes (nudity/sexual acts/impersonation) within 120 minutes of a complaint.

• Rule 3(1)(d): This is the "3-Hour Rule." It mandates platforms remove unlawful AI content within 180 minutes of receiving a court or government order.

• Rule 3(3): Mandates "Safety by Design." It requires platforms that offer AI tools to deploy technical measures to prevent the creation of harmful content (like deepfakes of real people).

3. Reporting "Grok" & AI Fraud (Chakshu)

If you receive AI-generated voice scams or deepfake links via WhatsApp/SMS:

• Portal: sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc (Chakshu Facility).

• Action: This triggers immediate re-verification of the sender's mobile identity.

4. Technical & National Threats (CERT-In)

For reporting malicious AI websites, large-scale data breaches, or "hazardous" AI tools:

• Email: incident@cert-in.org.in

• Portal: cert-in.org.in