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Justice Nagarathna urges laws on deepfakes and AI child abuse at Supreme Court UNICEF meet
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Published on 24 April 2026
Her call targets AI misuse against children beyond existing gaps
Justice Nagarathna urged authorities to consider legislating specifically against deepfakes and AI-enabled forms of child abuse, pointing to rising threats to girls’ safety. Speaking at the Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Committee stakeholders consultation with UNICEF India, she highlighted the need for stronger safeguards and a safer environment for the girl child.
- Justice Nagarathna calls for legislation targeting deepfakes
- She urged action against AI-enabled child abuse threats
- Remarks came during a Supreme Court UNICEF stakeholders consultation
- Focus remained on safeguarding the girl child in India
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