India
India has no comprehensive AI statute. Its Ministry of Electronics and IT released AI Governance Guidelines built around a set of guiding principles and a sectoral, rather than single-law, model. Alongside that soft-law layer, India has proposed amendments to its IT Rules that would require clear labeling of AI-generated content, including minimum visibility thresholds for synthetic media.
Key points
- MeitY published AI Governance Guidelines organized around guiding principles.
- India favors sectoral regulation over one umbrella AI act.
- Proposed IT Rules amendments would require labeling of AI-generated content with minimum visibility standards.
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act governs personal data used in AI.
Laws and instruments
India AI Governance Guidelines
A principles-based governance framework for AI, pointing to sector regulators and existing law rather than a dedicated statute.
IT Rules amendments on synthetic media (draft)
Would require platforms to label AI-generated content, with proposed minimum visibility standards for images and audio.
Timeline
- 2025MeitY AI Governance Guidelines released.
- 2025-2026Draft IT Rules on AI content labeling under consultation.
Who it applies to
Platforms and intermediaries operating in India; personal-data use governed by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Penalties
No AI-specific penalty regime; enforcement runs through IT law and data-protection law.
Common questions
Does India have a comprehensive AI law?
What are the penalties for AI violations in India?
Who does AI regulation in India apply to?
Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in India," reviewed July 15, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/india.html.
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