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The Counter Notification Letter is a essential legal instrument in India's digital content ecosystem, designed to provide content creators and owners with a formal mechanism to challenge content takedown notices. This document becomes necessary when content has been removed from a digital platform following a complaint, and the content owner believes the removal was due to mistake or misidentification. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT Rules 2021, the Counter Notification Letter must include specific elements such as detailed contact information, content identification, good faith statements, and jurisdiction consent. It serves as a crucial step in the content dispute resolution process, potentially leading to content restoration if the original complainant doesn't pursue legal action within a specified timeframe. The document must comply with Indian legal requirements while providing clear evidence and reasoning for the content's legitimacy.

1. Sender's Information: Complete contact details of the person/entity filing the counter notification, including name, address, phone number, and email

2. Date: The date when the counter notification is being sent

3. Recipient's Information: Complete details of the platform/service provider who received the original takedown notice

4. Reference to Original Notification: Details of the original takedown notice, including date received and any reference numbers

5. Identification of Removed Content: Clear description and location of the content that was removed or disabled

6. Statement of Good Faith: Declaration that the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification

7. Statement of Consent to Jurisdiction: Formal consent to the jurisdiction of appropriate Indian courts

8. Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury: Statement certifying the accuracy of the information under penalty of perjury

9. Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the person making the counter notification