{
  "name": "India Content Removal Index",
  "url": "https://www.repulex.com/resources/india-content-removal-index",
  "publisher": "RepuLex",
  "asOf": "2026-08-20",
  "license": "https://www.repulex.com/terms",
  "attribution": "India Content Removal Index, RepuLex, August 2026 — https://www.repulex.com/resources/india-content-removal-index",
  "methodology": "Direct observation of engagement records: days counted from engagement date to written confirmation of removal of the primary content.",
  "limits": "Not a random sample of the Indian removal market; published cases skew toward matters clients permitted us to describe. Platform behaviour changes between quarters.",
  "aggregates": {
    "linksRemoved": "2,400+",
    "successRate": "97%",
    "avgDays": "7",
    "medianDaysToPrimaryRemoval": 15,
    "minDays": 7,
    "maxDays": 27,
    "casesResolvedByNoticeAlone": 5,
    "casesRequiringCourt": 3,
    "documentedCases": 8
  },
  "cases": [
    {
      "slug": "cardiologist-defamatory-google-reviews-news-article-removed-delhi",
      "client": "Practising cardiologist at a leading Delhi hospital. 18 years of practice, NABH-accredited clinic.",
      "contentType": "Google Reviews + News Portal Article",
      "platform": "Google Maps · IndiaTV News (regional portal)",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · IPC 499/500 · Intermediary Notice",
      "timeline": "11 days",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 11,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/cardiologist-defamatory-google-reviews-news-article-removed-delhi"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tech-startup-ceo-fabricated-news-article-removed-it-act",
      "client": "Co-founder and CEO of a Series-B funded SaaS startup. Publicly listed in startup media.",
      "contentType": "News Article · LinkedIn Post · Twitter Thread",
      "platform": "YourStory-format startup blog · LinkedIn · Twitter/X",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · DMCA · Defamation Notice · Platform Escalation",
      "timeline": "9 days",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 9,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/tech-startup-ceo-fabricated-news-article-removed-it-act"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ca-partner-false-glassdoor-icai-complaint-removed-mumbai",
      "client": "Senior partner at a 15-year-old CA firm with institutional clients including listed companies.",
      "contentType": "Glassdoor Reviews · ICAI Complaint Reference",
      "platform": "Glassdoor · Google Search (snippet)",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · DMCA · Glassdoor Direct Escalation · IPC 499",
      "timeline": "18 days",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 18,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/ca-partner-false-glassdoor-icai-complaint-removed-mumbai"
    },
    {
      "slug": "real-estate-developer-competitor-defamation-campaign-hyderabad",
      "client": "Mid-sized residential developer, 12 active projects, 3,000+ unit portfolio across Hyderabad.",
      "contentType": "WhatsApp Forward · Facebook Posts · Google Reviews · Forum Posts",
      "platform": "WhatsApp (viral) · Facebook Groups · Google Maps · Housing.com Forums",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.66A/S.67 · IPC 499/500 · Police FIR · Multi-platform Notice",
      "timeline": "22 days (full platform sweep)",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 22,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/real-estate-developer-competitor-defamation-campaign-hyderabad"
    },
    {
      "slug": "film-actor-morphed-images-deepfake-removed-dmca-it-act",
      "client": "Lead actor in mainstream Bollywood productions. Significant social media following.",
      "contentType": "Morphed Photographs · Deepfake Video · Twitter Threads",
      "platform": "Twitter/X · Instagram · Telegram Channels · Reddit · Pornographic platform (US-hosted)",
      "legalRoute": "DMCA (US) · IT Act S.66E (privacy violation) · IT Act S.67A · High Court Injunction Application",
      "timeline": "7 days (critical content) · 21 days (full sweep)",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 7,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/film-actor-morphed-images-deepfake-removed-dmca-it-act"
    },
    {
      "slug": "hospital-chain-fake-reviews-removed-rating-restored",
      "client": "Private hospital chain operating in 4 cities. 650+ beds. JCI-accreditation pending.",
      "contentType": "Google Maps Reviews · Practo Reviews · JustDial Ratings",
      "platform": "Google Maps (3 locations) · Practo · JustDial",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · Platform Policy Enforcement · Evidence-Based Takedown",
      "timeline": "14 days",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 14,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/hospital-chain-fake-reviews-removed-rating-restored"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fintech-founder-anonymous-smear-campaign-series-a",
      "client": "Co-founder of a regulated fintech startup. Licensed NBFC. Series-A round in final closing stage.",
      "contentType": "Anonymous Blog Posts · LinkedIn Articles · Quora Answers · Reddit Posts",
      "platform": "Medium · LinkedIn · Quora · Reddit (r/IndiaInvestments)",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · Platform Unmasking Request · IPC 66C (identity fraud) · Pre-emptive Court Application",
      "timeline": "15 days",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 15,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/fintech-founder-anonymous-smear-campaign-series-a"
    },
    {
      "slug": "senior-advocate-youtube-defamation-channel-madras-high-court",
      "client": "Senior advocate practising before Madras High Court. 24 years at the bar. Silk (Senior Designation) holder.",
      "contentType": "YouTube Channel · 14 Videos · Google Search Results",
      "platform": "YouTube · Google Search",
      "legalRoute": "IT Act S.79 · Madras High Court Injunction · Google Compliance Notice",
      "timeline": "27 days (channel takedown) · 34 days (full de-index)",
      "daysToPrimaryRemoval": 27,
      "url": "https://www.repulex.com/case-studies/senior-advocate-youtube-defamation-channel-madras-high-court"
    }
  ]
}