A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence tools in India. The petition emphasizes urgent action to curb deepfakes and protect individuals from impersonation.
Today, On 24th March, The Delhi High Court has given a three-month deadline to a designated panel to submit a comprehensive report on deepfakes. The court emphasized the urgency of addressing the growing threat posed by AI-generated fake content. It stressed the need for concrete recommendations to tackle misuse and regulatory gaps. The panel’s findings are expected to shape future legal frameworks on deepfake technology.
Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel discussed AI’s influence on copyright and trademark laws during the 5th Professor Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture. He examined issues of fair use, deepfakes, and the nature of AI as a creator or tool in intellectual property, raising critical questions about legal complexities and the originality of AI-generated works.
The Delhi High Court raised alarms over the rise of deepfakes, urging the Central Government to take action. Chief Justice Manmohan emphasized the need for a committee to address this issue and highlighted that “everything you are seeing or hearing is fake,” reflecting public concern about misinformation and trust erosion.
Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking action against deepfake videos. The court issued a notice to the Central Government for a response within four weeks. Sharma’s plea aims for the identification and blocking of platforms creating deepfakes, and the appointment of a nodal officer to handle complaints. He highlighted the dangers and legal gaps associated with deepfakes.
