Domain Names

There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .in (available to all applicants as a separate appellation).

Internationalized domain name: .bharat (available to all applicants). 

Sub-domains: .co.in; .firm.in; .net.in; .org.in; .ind.in; .gen.in (for a complete list, please consult: https://registry.in/).

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to ten years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to ten years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: can be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: India follows .IN Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP) and INDRP Rules of Procedure, which is akin to UDRP adopted by ICANN for resolution of disputes relating to top-level domain names.

Registration Authority

Authority name: INRegistry (National Internet Exchange of India – NIXI).

Internet address: https://registry.in