Private Member's bill

  • India

    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.

  • BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Proposes Reducing Juvenile Age to 14 for Heinous Crime Prosecution

    BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Proposes Reducing Juvenile Age to 14 for Heinous Crime Prosecution

    Dec 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST

    Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari plans to introduce a Private Member's bill in the Lok Sabha to reduce the juvenile age from 17 to 14 years under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 for heinous crimes. This proposal follows several recent incidents involving teenage offenders, including a school shooting in Gurugram and gang violence in Delhi, raising concerns about accountability for serious offenses committed by minors.