DEEPFAKE PORNOGRAPHY AND GENDER-BASED ONLINE VIOLENCE: A CRIMINAL LAW PERSPECTIVE

AUTHOR – KAROLIN C, LL.M (CYBERSPACE LAW AND JUSTICE), SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – KAROLIN C, EMPLOYMENT INEQUALITY IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CHALLENGES AND POLICY RESPONSES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (8) OF 2026, PG. 896-904, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I898

ABSTRACT:

Deepfake pornography is a serious form of online violence against women. It uses intelligence to create fake but realistic sexual videos or images of women and girls without their permission. These fake videos are often shared online to hurt, blackmail or shame the victims causing pain, loss of reputation and health problems. From a law point of view this issue is studied to see how well current laws can deal with it. Most laws on harassment, privacy or revenge porn were made before deepfakes existed. As a result, they often fail to cover videos properly. It’s hard to prove who made the video prove their intention and collect evidence in court. Many victims also face problems because the content spreads quickly across countries.

This paper looks at laws introduced in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, India and the European Union. It examines what works what’s missing and the challenges in catching offenders and holding websites responsible. The study argues that clear specific laws are needed to treat -consensual deepfake pornography as a serious sexual offence. Stronger rules for media platforms quick removal of fake content better police powers and cooperation, between countries are also essential. The main goal should be to protect victims and stop this growing abuse while balancing free speech and privacy rights.