India’s Laws Were Not Built for AI — And Courts Are Filling the Gap
India's legal framework is struggling to keep pace with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology. Currently, there is no specific legislation addressing AI, deepfakes, or digital identity misuse, leading courts to interpret existing laws to fill the gaps. As India aims to enhance its digital economy, the need for clear regulations on AI governance and digital rights is becoming increasingly urgent.
- ▪India lacks dedicated AI legislation and standalone deepfake regulations.
- ▪Courts are using existing laws to address issues related to AI and digital identity.
- ▪The challenge lies in adapting traditional legal frameworks to rapidly evolving technologies.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 16:51:07 +0000 |
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3951042) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Chandrakant Kushwaha Posted on May 25 India’s Laws Were Not Built for AI — And Courts Are Filling the Gap #ai #news #privacy India’s Digital Future Is Moving Faster Than Its Laws Artificial Intelligence can now generate art, clone voices, imitate personalities, and create highly convincing deepfakes within seconds. Yet, many of these emerging issues are still being governed through legal interpretation of statutes enacted long before the AI era.
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