Shruti Mahajan

Shruti Mahajan

Shruti, a legal journalist, covers business and commercial law. She tracks key legal developments.

Guarding the Self in the Age of Deepfakes and Digital Deception

As generative AI blurs the line between real and fabricated, India’s celebrities turn to courts to protect their voices, faces and digital dignity.

Shruti Mahajan

October 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM IST

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Regulation, Not Prohibition, the Safer Bet for Online Gaming

The government’s ban on real-money online gaming ends a booming industry overnight. Regulation, not prohibition, could have protected both players and jobs.

Shruti Mahajan

September 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM IST

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Online Gaming: Navigating A Regulatory Grey Area 

India’s online gaming sector faces mounting pressure as courts back state-level curbs. Fragmented rules, tax burdens, and legal ambiguity now demand a unified regulatory approach.

Shruti Mahajan

June 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM IST

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JSW-Bhushan Power Saga And The Cost Of Compromised Process In Bankruptcy Law 

The Supreme Court’s Bhushan Power ruling underscores a critical principle: commercial success cannot legitimise flawed processes, however high the financial stakes.

Shruti Mahajan

May 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM IST

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X Versus Govt: Punch Will Matter More Than Point

The case comes at a time when the lines between AI and social media platforms are blurring, and Musk, with a foot in both, has emerged as India's most influential overseas businessman. 

Shruti Mahajan

March 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM IST

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AI Paradox In Law: Streamlining Processes, But Can It Replace The Human Touch? 

AI is infiltrating India’s legal sector, promising efficiency through research. But it will continue to lack the ‘humane’ factor for nuanced legal interpretation. 

Shruti Mahajan

February 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM IST

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