Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade closes consultation on working paper on generative AI and copyright, focusing on remuneration rights

On 7 January 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade closes the consultation on Part 1 of the working paper on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright. The paper applies to AI system developers using copyrighted materials for training generative AI models in India. The paper recommended a hybrid model based on a mandatory blanket licence allowing AI developers to use lawfully accessed copyrighted works for training, combined with a statutory remuneration r

Official materialCopyrightOfficial source · dpiit.gov.in ↗

02 JUN 2026 · Law / Act

Artificial Intelligence (Human Health and Medical Education) Regulation Act 2026 (Bill No. XIII of 2026) introduced

Primary source (egazette.gov.in) dated 6 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceHealth & Life SciencesOfficial source · egazette.gov.in ↗

14 APR 2026 · Standard / Framework

India amendment to Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) on intermediary compliance

MeitY closed consultation on amendment to IT rules clarifying intermediary obligations to preserve removed content, requiring compliance with advisory directions as part of statutory due diligence, and extending Code scope to user-generated news content.

Official materialContent ModerationOfficial source · meity.gov.in ↗

30 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

MeitY proposes amendments to bring user-generated news under IT Rules, expands intermediary compliance framework

Primary source (meity.gov.in) dated 30 March 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceOnline Safety & Child Protection ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · meity.gov.in ↗

18 MAR 2026 · Executive Order

Prohibition and removal of pirated content on Telegram under Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021

On 18 March 2026, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disclosed in the Lok Sabha that on 11 March 2026 it had notified Telegram to remove and disable access to 3'142 channels distributing content owned by or licensed to content owners, Over-The-Top (OTT) platform operators and film producers without authorisation, in violation of the Copyright Act 1957, under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act 2000. The section enables the government to notify intermediaries to...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

02 MAR 2026 · Other

Competition Commission of India investigation into Whatsapp privacy update

On 3 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India admitted Civil Appeal Nos. 301–302/2026 and connected appeals filed by Meta Platforms against the Competition Commission of India’s decision imposing a penalty of INR 2.1314 billion and issuing data-sharing directions in relation to the 2021 WhatsApp privacy policy update. The appeals challenge the legality of the penalty and the associated remedies concerning user data sharing for advertising purposes. The Supreme Court directed that the Union o...

Official materialCompetitionOfficial source · api.sci.gov.in ↗

01 MAR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

Ministry of Electronics and IT Ministry sends notice to X on Grok AI chatbot misuse

Primary source (newsonair.gov.in): Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issues notice to X seeking removal of obscene content | DD News On Air.

Official materialOnline Safety & Child Protection ·Generative AIOfficial source · newsonair.gov.in ↗

27 FEB 2026 · Court Case

Gummadi Usha Rani & Anr. v. Sure Mallikarjuna Rao & Anr.

Judge appeared before the Supreme Court. Fabricated: Case Law | Trial Court relied on this alleged judgment in the Advocate Commissioner's Report; High Court found it AI‑generated and non‑existent.

Court: Supreme CourtParty: Judge

Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: Supreme Court

25 FEB 2026 · Other

India & Sweden sign Statement of Intent to enhance cooperation in AI & digital technologies

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 25 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialTrade & InvestmentOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

21 FEB 2026 · International Agreement

New Delhi Declaration signed at India AI Summit

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 21 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceHuman Rights & Ethics ·Global DeclarationOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

21 FEB 2026 · International Agreement

Italy, India, Kenya sign landmark AI cooperation agreement to advance development in Africa

Primary source (ict.go.ke) dated 21 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceTrade & Investment ·Logistics & InfrastructureOfficial source · ict.go.ke ↗

20 FEB 2026 · Other

Canada’s AI minister hails ‘natural alliance’ with India ahead of Prime Minister Carney's visit

Canada’s AI minister Evan Solomon described the countries as natural allies in the AI domain, noting that Canada has been on the frontier of AI and India has been on the frontier, bolstered by cross-border talent flows, including Canadians working for Indian companies.

Secondary evidenceTrade & InvestmentIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

20 FEB 2026 · Other

Canada and India strengthen ties to advance new partnerships in AI and digital innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While Canada strengthens its capabilities at home, the government is also deepening partnerships with high-growth economies abroad to drive investment, scale innovation and create jobs.

Official materialTrade & Investment ·ResearchOfficial source · canada.ca ↗

19 FEB 2026 · Other

New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments unveiled

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 19 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialHuman Rights & EthicsOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

18 FEB 2026 · Other

Turning AI ambition into action: How the OECD is engaging at India’s AI Impact Summit

OECD at the India AI Impact Summit 2026: Advancing transparency, open-source tools and inclusive AI governance in practice

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · oecd.ai ↗

17 FEB 2026 · National Strategy

Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

On 17 February 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (SAHI). The initiative applies to the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within the healthcare sector. SAHI establishes a governance framework, policy compass, and national roadmap for the responsible use of AI. The framework promotes ethical, transparent, and accountable practices while remaining people-centric, facilitating collaboration b...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

17 FEB 2026 · Other

Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI

On 17 February 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) (BODH). The initiative introduces a testing requirement for validating AI models used in the healthcare sector. BODH establishes a mechanism to evaluate AI solutions using diverse, anonymised real-world health datasets to assess their performance, robustness, bias, and generalisability. The platform aims to institutionalise benchmarking standards...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

17 FEB 2026 · Other

India Union Minister of Health launch initiatives to strengthen responsible health AI ecosystem

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 17 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialHealth & Life SciencesOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

17 FEB 2026 · International Agreement

India and France sign joint statement, covering AI

1. At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron paid an official visit to India from 17 to 19 February 2026 and participated in the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026. During the visit, the two leaders held bilateral talks and jointly inaugurated the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation in Mumbai on 17 February. This is President Macron’s 4th visit to India and it follows Prime Minister Modi’s visit to France in February 2025. 2. On this occasion, both leaders agreed to elevate relations to a “Specia

Primary legal sourceTrade & InvestmentOfficial source · elysee.fr ↗

16 FEB 2026 · Other

India hosts AI Impact Summit

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a flagship global gathering hosted by the Government of India under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information TechnologyMeitY). Scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, the Summit will bring together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, startups, civil society, and international organizationsns to shape the future of inclusive and impactful AI

Official materialHuman Rights & EthicsOfficial source · impact.indiaai.gov.in ↗

15 FEB 2026 · Other

The Global South can shape AI in practical terms: Why the India AI Impact Summit Matters

Why the India AI Impact Summit matters for practical, inclusive AI and how the Global South can shape real-world outcomes.

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · oecd.ai ↗

15 FEB 2026 · Standard / Framework

India AI Governance Guidelines adopted

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 15 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialHuman Rights & EthicsOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

13 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

India Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules 2026 on e-commerce country of origin filter mandate

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs adopted the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules requiring all e-commerce entities selling imported products to display a searchable and sortable filter indicating country of origin.

Primary legal sourceConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · consumeraffairs.gov.in ↗

12 FEB 2026 · Working Paper

Global Firms Face Legal Risks Under India's 2026 AI Regulation

India's 2026 AI regulation updates to IT Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules (effective February 20, 2026) focus on mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, creating compliance risks for global platforms operating in India.

Secondary evidenceIT Rules ·Compliance ·Foreign PlatformsIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

11 FEB 2026 · Policy / Guidance

India Amended IT Rules for AI-Generated and Synthetic Content

India amended Information Technology Rules bringing AI-generated and synthetic content under oversight, requiring clear labeling, rapid takedowns, and user declarations for AI-manipulated media.

Secondary evidenceGenerative AI ·Content Moderation ·Data Privacy & ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

10 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

MeitY adopts Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, addressing synthetically generated information

Primary source (meity.gov.in) dated 10 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceDeepfakes ·Generative AI ·Online Safety & Child ProtectionOfficial source · meity.gov.in ↗

01 FEB 2026 · Working Paper

AI Ethics and Accountability Bill 2025

India proposed AI Ethics and Accountability Bill 2025 establishing an Ethics Committee, penalties up to Rs 5 crore, and compliance requirements for AI deployment in India.

Secondary evidenceNational Strategy ·Ethics ·AccountabilityIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

01 FEB 2026 · Other

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology investigation into X over alleged misuse of Grok AI to generate and disseminate obscene content

On 2 January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) opened an investigation into the social media platform X and issued a notice seeking the removal of obscene content. The notice stated that the Grok AI service was being misused by users to create fake accounts used to host, generate, publish, or share obscene images or videos of women in a derogatory or vulgar manner. It stated that the platform was not adhering to the regulatory provisions under the Informatio...

Official materialContent ModerationOfficial source · newsonair.gov.in ↗

25 JAN 2026 · Court Case

Gummadi Usha Rani v. Sure Mallikarjuna Rao

Judge used Unidentified in proceedings before the HC Andhra Pradesh. Fabricated: Case Law | Trial Court's order cited 'Gajanan v. Ramdas ((2015) 6 SCC 223)', which could not be located and was found to have been produced by the AI tool used by the Judicial Officer.

Court: HC Andhra PradeshParty: Judge

Secondary evidenceJudicial & Law Enforcement ·Generative AI ·Liability & AccountabilityIssuing institution: HC Andhra Pradesh

23 JAN 2026 · Standard / Framework

Office of Principal Scientific Adviser releases white paper on strengthening AI governance through techno-legal framework

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 23 January 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialSandbox ·Data Privacy & Protection ·CybersecurityOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

17 JAN 2026 · Other

Japan and India to boost collaboration in economic security and AI

Primary source (mofa.go.jp) dated 17 January 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialDefense & National Security ·Generative AIOfficial source · mofa.go.jp ↗

07 JAN 2026 · Court Case

Mr. Deepak s/o Shivkumar Bahry v. Heart & Soul Entertainment Ltd.

Fabricated: Case Law | Respondent's written submissions cited a non-existent case "Jyoti w/o Dinesh Tulsiani Vs. Elegant Associates" with no citation or copy; court and law clerks could not locate it and concluded submissions likely AI-generated, causing wasted judicial time.

Court: HC BombayParty: Pro Se Litigant

Fine: 1

Secondary evidenceHarms: Hallucination in legal filingsIssuing institution: HC Bombay

04 JAN 2026 · Other

Union Education Minister calls for introducing CT and AI in Indian languages

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called for introducing Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indian languages, aligning with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP). Launching the Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Classes III to VIII in New Delhi, the Minister stressed that while the curriculum has been introduced in English, it must eventually be localized. Mr Pradhan noted that India has the capacity to adapt quickly due to its intellectual diaspora and ability to localize knowledge effectively. He also highl

Official materialEducation & TrainingOfficial source · newsonair.gov.in ↗

02 JAN 2026 · Other

India offers zero taxes through 2047 to lure global AI workloads

Primary source (indiabudget.gov.in) dated 1 February 2026 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialTrade & Investment ·Compute ·Chips & Data CentresOfficial source · indiabudget.gov.in ↗

29 DEC 2025 · Other

India AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on "Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide"

Primary source (pib.gov.in) dated 29 December 2025 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Official materialGenerative AIOfficial source · pib.gov.in ↗

22 DEC 2025 · Law / Act

Regulation of Deepfake Bill introduced

Primary source (sansad.in) dated 22 December 2025 in IN. See linked source for full text.

Secondary evidenceDeepfakes ·Cybersecurity ·Online Safety & Child ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

05 DEC 2025 · Law / Act

Content moderation regulation in Regulation of Deepfake Bill, 2024 (No. 193 of 2024)

On 5 December 2025, the Regulation of Deepfake Bill, including content moderation regulation, was introduced to the House of People of the Parliament of India. The Bill seeks to establish a legal framework to govern the creation, distribution, and application of deepfakes in India. The Bill applies to intermediaries and social media intermediaries that host, transmit, or enable user-generated digital content. The Bill defines a deepfake as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated or manipulated...

Secondary evidenceContent ModerationIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

05 DEC 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Consumer Protection Act to address unfair practices in digital marketplaces (No. 39 of 2025)

On 5 December 2025, the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced to the House of the People of the Parliament of India. The Bill proposes amendments to section 2 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, expanding the definition of “unfair trade practice” to cover the failure to disclose essential terms, conditions, or fees associated with a transaction, including dynamic pricing mechanisms such as surge or personalised pricing. The amendments also address the use of algorithms o...

Secondary evidenceConsumer ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

05 DEC 2025 · Law / Act

Content moderation regulation in Bill amending Information Technology Act, 2000 to include provisions criminalising online harassment and deepfakes (No. 16 of 2025)

On 5 December 2025, the Bill amending the Information Technology Act, 2000, to include provisions criminalising online harassment and deepfakes, including content moderation regulation, was introduced to the Council of States of the Parliament of India. The Bill applies to individuals and intermediaries handling electronic communications, including social media platforms, covering messages, images, audio, video, and deepfake or digitally forged content. It defines and penalises online harassm...

Secondary evidenceContent ModerationIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

05 DEC 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Information Technology Act,2000 to include provisions for liability of digital navigation services (No. 28 of 2025)

On 5 December 2025, the Bill amending the Information Technology Act, 2000 to include provisions for liability of digital navigation services was introduced to the Council of States. The Bill applies to digital service providers offering services including mapping, navigation, or automated route guidance. The Bill seeks to impose legal safeguards on the use of navigation applications to ensure their accuracy. The Bill holds providers liable if faulty algorithms, misleading data, or incorrect ...

Secondary evidenceConsumer ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified