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Deepfakes and the Law: Why India Must Lead in Building an Ethical AI Policy (2025) By The Spiritual Lawyer 🦅 +919823044282 Founder, RG Legal Support Services & Legal Infotainment Pvt. Ltd. Advocate, Policy Researcher, and Legal Educator A. The Deepfake Dilemma Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future. It is our daily reality now. From AI generated songs and political videos to digital impersonation scams, India is witnessing an unprecedented rise in deepfakes. Deep fakes, hyperrealistic synthetic videos and audio created using machine learning. While AI offers transformative potential in education, law, healthcare, and entertainment, deepfakes threaten democracy, privacy, and trust. They blur the boundary between truth and fabrication. And yet, India lacks a specific legal framework to regulate or punish the malicious use of deepfake technology. B. The Legal Vacuum Existing Provisions Are Not Enough to prevent misuse of the technology. At present, deepfakes are i...

Insolvency and the Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd Judgment: Implications for the Indian Economy, Banking Sector, and Common Debtors A. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, was a game-changer in India's corporate resolution framework, introducing a time-bound and creditor-driven process for resolving insolvencies. Among the landmark cases under the IBC regime, the Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) judgment stands out due to its size, complexity, and far-reaching implications. This blog explores the background of the BPSL insolvency, the key findings of the Supreme Court’s ruling, and the broader impact on India’s economy, financial institutions, and the common debtor. B. Background: The BPSL Insolvency Case Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd, a major player in the steel industry, was referred to insolvency in 2017 under the IBC after defaulting on loans exceeding ₹47,000 crore. The company had amassed huge debts across multiple banks including PNB, Al...

The Four Guiding Principles of the Indian Constitution: Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity A. The Constitution of India, adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950, is more than a legal document. It is the soul of the world’s largest democracy. It reflects the dreams of our freedom struggle, the sacrifices of countless Indians, and the vision of a just, inclusive, and progressive society. At its core, the Constitution rests on four guiding principles, enshrined in the Preamble: Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. These pillars form the bedrock of our Republic and continue to guide India’s democratic journey. 1. Justice: Social, Economic, and Political Justice is not merely about resolving disputes in courts; it is about ensuring fairness in every sphere of life. The framers of our Constitution envisioned a society free from exploitation, discrimination, and arbitrary power. Justice in India is designed to be comprehensive; social, economic, a...