Are Deepfakes Illegal In India And What Are The Penalties In 2026?

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Are Deepfakes Illegal In India And What Are The Penalties In 2026?

In 2026 India has not yet enacted any specific legislation covering “deepfakes,” however, the various laws in India, such as IT Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Data Protection Rules, defamation, obscenity, identity theft, sexual harassment, and disturbances to public order, allow the prosecution of malicious deepfake creators and distributors.  Since 2022, police departments across India …

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How Will India’s DPDP Act 2023 Change Data Privacy In 2025?

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How Will India’s DPDP Act 2023 Change Data Privacy In 2025

The year 2025 could be a watershed moment in India’s journey toward data privacy. Following a protracted and contentious discussion spanning across years involving multiple drafts, consultations and amendments, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) will finally start to govern the operations of every business, governmental agency and digital platform’s collection and …

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How Mediation Can Solve Family And Property Disputes Without Court Drama?

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How Mediation Can Solve Family And Property Disputes Without Court Drama

Family and property disputes can have a very negative impact on a person’s health (emotional, financial, and mental) and take a lot of time and money to settle. If you ever went to a court trying to settle an issue, you already know how exhausting litigation can be with numerous hearings, anxiety, lawyers’ bills, and …

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Cheated In A Business Deal? Legal Steps To Recover Your Money Fast

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Cheated In A Business Deal Legal Steps To Recover Your Money Fast

While there are many business transactions based on trust, the written terms, and payment on time, there are individuals and businesses in India that will take money and not deliver any goods, provide no payment for services, disappear after they have received advance payment, or simply scam or try to cheat you from the start.  …

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Employee Or Freelancer? Know Your Rights Before Signing That Contract

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Employee Or Freelancer Know Your Rights Before Signing That Contract

The modern Indian workforce is rapidly evolving. Companies today employ freelancers, consultants, gig workers, and contract workers much more often. However, in many situations, individuals who believe they are being hired as freelancers are, in fact, working in the manner of a full-time employee, and without any of the protection or benefits that Indian labour …

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Data Privacy In Everyday Life How To Protect Your Personal Information

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Data Privacy In Everyday Life How To Protect Your Personal Information

In 2026, almost every action we take leaves a digital footprint, ordering food, visiting a hospital, using a UPI app, scanning Aadhaar, or logging into social media. Every click, swipe, and OTP becomes part of a massive personal data trail that companies, apps, advertisers, and even unknown third parties may access. This makes data privacy …

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Starting A Business? Here’s The Legal Setup You Need To Avoid Trouble Later

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Starting A Business Here’s The Legal Setup You Need To Avoid Trouble Later

Over the years, we’ve seen many founders in India launch a great product, spend heavily on marketing, and even build early revenue, only to get stuck later because of legal mistakes made at the beginning. A wrong business structure, an unstamped agreement, a missing trademark, or a GST error can cost far more than most …

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Cyber Fraud & Online Scams What To Do The Moment It Happens

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Cyber Fraud & Online Scams What To Do The Moment It Happens

In this new age of technology, banking, shopping, and communication may have never been easier, but then again, so have scams online. India experienced the fastest growth of cybercrime that include, fake investments links, phishing calls, loan app frauds, OTP scams and thefts of cryptocurrency. If you fall victim to cyber fraudulently, the first 24 …

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Bought Property Recently? Check These Legal Documents Before It’s Too Late

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Bought Property Recently Check These Legal Documents Before It’s Too Late

Buying a home or plot in India is often the biggest investment of a lifetime, and unfortunately, also one of the most fraud-prone. Fake papers, unclear titles, and missing approvals can wipe out years of savings. A single missing certificate may lead to years of court battles or even loss of ownership. This article explains …

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