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Facebook's Copyright System Is in the Delhi High Court — And Indian Creators Are at the Centre
mint - companies·Friday, 17 July 2026
Two Indian content creators have alleged that rivals copied their videos, then used Facebook's 'Edit Post' feature to manipulate Meta's copyright enforcement system against them. The Delhi High Court is now examining what this means for content ownership and creator protection. The case puts Meta's internal copyright tools under legal scrutiny in India.
Why It Matters
Millions of Indian creators make a living on Facebook and Instagram. If Meta's copyright system can be gamed to silence original creators, it's a direct threat to their income and rights.
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