Online Defamation in the Digital Age: Issues and Challenges with Particular Reference to Deepfakes and Malicious Bots

The digital age has ushered in a new era of communication, marked by the proliferation of social media platforms and the lightning-fast spread of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges in the realm of online defamation. The internet has opened up new avenues for defamation, and bad actors are exploiting them with increasingly sophisticated tools. This research paper investigates the issues and challenges associated with online defamation law in the digital age particular with reference to deepfakes and malicious bots.