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Safe Harbour Defence In India: From The Presprective Of Information Technology Laws!
Safe harbour in the context of India’s IT landscape refers to legal immunities granted to online intermediaries, that is, platforms and services that merely transmit, store, or facilitate access to third-party content, shielding them from liability under certain conditions. Rooted in Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), safe harbour has shaped the digital ecosystem in India by enabling platforms ranging from social media to e-commerce marketplaces to thrive without being held accountable for every piece of content their users generate.
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