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January 14, 2026

SCC Online op-ed on “Navigating Copyright Strikes on YouTube: Guidance for Indian Creators”

Devesh Kapoor

Devesh Kapoor, Senior Associate Designee at ALG India Law Offices LLP, authored an op-ed titled “Navigating Copyright Strikes on YouTube: Guidance for Indian Creators” published on SCC Online. The op-ed explores the evolving landscape of YouTube copyright enforcement in India, with a focus on the practical challenges faced by content creators under the platform’s “three-strike” policy. The op-ed highlights recent incidents where creators have encountered copyright strikes for using short clips and review material, and examines the tension between platform procedures and statutory protections under Indian copyright law such as fair dealing and the de minimis doctrine. The op-ed also outlines actionable guidance on counter-notifications, documentation, and strategic engagement with platforms to uphold creators’ rights.

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