Consent, Fabrication, and Proof: The Legal Dilemma of Deepfakes in the Indian Judicial System
The rise of AI-powered deepfakes is becoming a big matter in India. Deepfakes tend to malign reputations, spread misinformation, or sometimes are used for blackmail or fraud. The Indian system is struggling with these new challenges, especially with consent issues, identification of fakes, and reliable proof being an accepted standard in courts. With the new proposed statutes of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), it looks like India is trying to take a stand. This paper explains deepfakes in layperson's language, shows how deepfake technology is being misused, examines new legal provisions, and probes more actions that can be taken to shield humankind from this dangerous technology.
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