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The , significantly strengthened India's anti-piracy laws. It made it illegal not only to record or transmit films without permission but also to knowingly consume pirated content. Penalties for offenders are severe and include a minimum of 3 months imprisonment and a fine of ₹3 lakh, which can be extended to up to 3 years in prison and a fine of up to 5% of the film's audited gross production cost . This legislative change signals a major government effort to curb piracy, putting users who download such content at direct legal risk.

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