‘How should law respond to deepfakes?’: Justice Surya Kant flags AI-era legal challenges

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant addressed the inaugural event marking the 60th anniversary of the Delhi High Court, highlighting its legacy and contribution to the Indian judiciary. He flagged emerging legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence, deepfakes and AI-generated content, including questions around copyright protection. He stressed that the Constitution’s principles of dignity, liberty and equality must guide the law where statutes are silent, while ensuring technological innovation does not undermine individual rights.