Regulating Artificial Intelligence in India: Legal Frameworks, Governance Challenges, and the Path toward a Dedicated AI Law

Title Regulating Artificial Intelligence in India: Legal Frameworks, Governance Challenges, and the Path toward a Dedicated AI Law Description (Author + Affiliation + Designation) Ganesh Shrirang Satarkar (Nale) is a scholar affiliated with the Department of Sociology, Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India (123031). His research lies at the intersection of law, technology, and governance, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence regulation, digital rights, and cyber law. In this study, the author critically examines India’s fragmented legal framework governing artificial intelligence, analysing statutes such as the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The paper explores key challenges including algorithmic accountability, data governance, ethical concerns, and cross-border data issues, while also comparing global regulatory models such as the European Union AI Act and the United States’ policy approach. The author argues for the urgent need for a dedicated, risk-based, and future-ready AI legislation in India that balances innovation with ethical governance and legal accountability. Keywords and Subjects (Paragraph Form) Artificial Intelligence Law, AI Regulation in India, Information Technology Act 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, Algorithmic Accountability, Data Governance, Cyber Law, Intermediary Liability, AI Ethics, Explainability, Algorithmic Bias, Autonomous Systems, Digital Sovereignty, Cross-Border Data Flow, EU AI Act, US AI Policy, Human Oversight in AI, AI Governance Frameworks, Legal Challenges in AI, Responsible AI, FAT Principles (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency), Emerging Technologies Law, Cybersecurity and AI, Digital Governance, Legal Education in AI. Publishing Information (With 50 References) Journal Name: WISDOM JournalVolume & Issue: Vol. 2, Issue 1Page Numbers: 22–61Publication Period: January – March, 2026DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18260574Publisher: WISDOM Journal (Peer-reviewed academic journal)Article Type: Research ArticleLanguage: English