Correction Policy

RatanSardar.in is committed to publishing accurate, verified and responsible content. We recognise that errors can occur despite our best efforts. When they do, we take full accountability and correct them openly, promptly and transparently.

Our correction policy is based on five core principles:

• Accountability — We acknowledge our mistakes without excuse or delay.
• Transparency — All corrections are publicly visible, clearly dated and explained.
• No Silent Edits — We never change published content without a visible correction notice. Readers deserve to know what changed and why.
• Proportionality — The correction response is proportionate to the severity of the error — minor edits for small errors, full retractions for fundamentally flawed content.
• Reader First — Correction requests from readers are taken seriously and responded to within defined timelines.

We classify corrections into the following categories based on severity:

We are bound by specific timelines under IT Rules 2021 and our own editorial standards:

Every correction on RatanSardar.in follows these transparency standards:

• Visible Correction Notice — A clearly labelled correction box is placed at the top or bottom of the corrected article. It states: what was incorrect, what the correct information is and the date of correction.
• No Silent Edits — Content is never changed without a correction notice. Even minor spelling corrections are noted if they were reported by a reader.
• Original Content Preserved — Where possible, the original incorrect text is shown with a strikethrough alongside the corrected text, so readers can see exactly what changed.
• Date & Version Stamping — All corrections include the original publication date and the correction date. Articles with multiple corrections show a full correction history.
• No Backdating — We never backdate corrections or make it appear that an article was published after the error was identified. The original publication date is always preserved.
• Search Engine Notice — For major corrections or retractions, we may submit updated content to Google Search Console to ensure the corrected version is indexed.

Different types of content on our platform carry different legal risks and therefore different correction priority levels:

An article may be retracted (fully removed or replaced) in the following circumstances:

• The article contains multiple serious factual errors that cannot be corrected without rewriting the entire piece.
• The article was published based on fraudulent, fabricated or deliberately misleading source information.
• The article is found to violate Indian law — including defamation (IPC 499), privacy violation, communal incitement (IPC 153A) or POCSO Act provisions.
• A court order directs removal of the content.
• The article was published as a result of a significant editorial process failure.

What we do NOT retract:

• We do not retract articles simply because a subject of the article disagrees with our reporting.
• We do not retract factually accurate articles because they are unflattering to individuals, institutions or organisations.
• We do not delete or retract content under pressure without a legitimate factual or legal basis.

Under Press Council of India Norm 13, individuals and organisations have the right to reply to content that affects their reputation or interests.

• Who Can Request — Any individual, institution, government body or organisation named or significantly referred to in an article published on RatanSardar.in.
• How to Request — Email a written reply to info@ratansardar.in with the subject line “Right of Reply — [Article Title].”
• Response Time — We will acknowledge the right of reply request within 24 hours and publish the reply within 7 working days if it meets our standards.
• Publication Standards — The reply must be factual, not defamatory of third parties, and proportionate in length to the original article. We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity while preserving the core message.
• Labelling — Published right of reply responses are clearly labelled as such — they do not represent the editorial view of RatanSardar.in.

Where AI tools have assisted in the creation of content, the same correction standards apply. “AI wrote it” is not a defence under Indian law — the publisher bears full responsibility for all published content.

• Equal Standards — AI-assisted articles are subject to the same correction policy as human-written articles. There is no reduced standard for AI content.
• AI Hallucination Errors — If an AI tool generates a false fact, incorrect legal citation or fabricated statistic that was published despite our review process, we correct it immediately upon identification and acknowledge the source of the error.
• Full Publisher Liability — Under IT Rules 2021 and IPC Section 505, the publisher (Prof. Ratan Gautam Sardar) is legally responsible for all content regardless of how it was created.
• Process Improvement — Recurring AI-related errors trigger a review of our AI content review process to prevent similar errors in future.

We welcome correction requests from readers, affected individuals and organisations. To help us process your request quickly, please include the following:

• Article URL — The full web address of the article containing the alleged error.
• Error Description — Clearly describe what information you believe is incorrect.
• Correct Information — Provide what you believe the correct information to be.
• Supporting Evidence — Attach or link to official sources (government website, court order, official document) that support your correction.
• Your Contact Details — Name and email address so we can notify you of the outcome.

As required under Rule 11 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, RatanSardar.in has appointed a Grievance Officer:

Escalation: If you are not satisfied with our response to a correction or grievance, you may escalate to:

• Press Council of India — For journalism-related complaints: presscouncil.nic.in
• Ministry of Information & Broadcasting — For digital media complaints under IT Rules 2021
• Consumer Forum — For service-related complaints under Consumer Protection Act 2019
• Court of Law — Courts of Pune, Maharashtra, India have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from content on this platform

This Correction Policy is governed by and compliant with the following legal framework: