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Supreme Court Rules Forced Acid Ingestion Cases Must Be Tried as Attempted Murder
Dec 12, 2025 02:10 am CST
India's Supreme Court has ruled that cases where victims are forced to consume acid must be prosecuted as attempted murder rather than grievous hurt. The landmark decision came during a hearing of a petition filed by acid attack survivor Shaheen Malik, who seeks to include victims of forced acid ingestion under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. The Court directed all states to respond regarding amendments to compensation schemes and scheduled the next hearing for January 2026.
Personality Rights Protection: How Bollywood Celebrities Fight Deepfakes and What It Means for Everyone
Oct 15, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan are seeking legal protection against unauthorized use of their personality rights and AI-generated deepfakes. This article examines India's content regulation challenges, current legal frameworks, and why these court battles matter not just for celebrities but for all digital citizens vulnerable to deepfake technology threats.