REGULATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIA: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the twenty-first century, revolutionising sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, governance, transportation, and law enforcement. While AI offers immense opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and efficiency, it also presents significant legal and ethical challenges relating to privacy, accountability, discrimination, transparency, intellectual property, and cybersecurity. Unlike jurisdictions such as the European Union, which have adopted comprehensive AI-specific legislation, India currently follows a sectoral and principle-based approach to AI governance. This paper examines the legal and regulatory framework governing AI in India, analyses the challenges posed by AI technologies, evaluates India's evolving approach towards AI regulation, and proposes recommendations for developing a balanced legal framework that promotes innovation while safeguarding constitutional rights and public interests.