The Legal Commentary by Gurleen Rattan

  By: Gurleen kaur The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan was signed in 1960. This treaty has persisted for 60 years despite any wars and disputes between the governments of these two countries and is a unique example of cooperation between them. However, tensions have increased again after the recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The future of this treaty is seriously in doubt due to India’s mounting resentment.   What is the Indus Waters Treaty? The water sharing agreement between India and Pakistan is called the IWT (Indus Waters Treaty). This treaty divides six major rivers, of which India has control over the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and Pakistan has control over the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab).   Rising tensions before 2025 The 2025 terror attack is not the only reason to end this treaty; however, relations between India and Pakistan over water sharing have deteriorated for the following reasons: Pakistan repeat...

Author: Gurleen kaur (BBA LLB) Deepfakes have changed from being a harmless form of entertainment to a potent tool for impersonation, blackmail, and disinformation in the era of viral content and AI-powered manipulation. India's legal system is finding it difficult to keep up with this rapidly expanding threat as technology advances at an accelerated rate. Deepfakes: What Are They? Deepfakes are artificial intelligence-generated or altered synthetic material, such as audio, video, or photographs, that give the impression that someone said or did something they never did. Despite its innovation, this technology has become a powerful weapon in the wrong hands. Real-Life Cases from India: The Deepfake Danger Is Real 1.       Actress Rashmika Mandanna's Deepfake (2023) A deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna entering an elevator while wearing a skimpy attire went viral on social media in a well-publicized incident. The body was not hers, but the fac...