Summary
- The Delhi High Court is grappling with the rise of AI-generated deepfakes, as seen in the R. Madhavan case where unauthorized content exploited the actor's likeness.
- The court has introduced innovative remedies, including "dynamic" injunctions, to combat the misuse of digital identities by rogue websites.
- New regulations under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 mandate swift takedowns of unlawful deepfakes within hours.
- As India adapts its legal framework, the challenge remains for citizens and lawyers to navigate both AI's benefits and its potential for identity fraud.
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