India's Lok Sabha Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Regulate Deepfake Content with Mandatory Consent Requirements

Dec 06, 2025 05:45 pm CST

The Lok Sabha has introduced a Private Member's Bill proposing a comprehensive framework to regulate deepfake technology in India. Presented by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, the legislation mandates prior consent from individuals portrayed in deepfake content and establishes a specialized Deepfake Task Force to address security concerns, protect privacy, and develop detection technologies for manipulated media.