India's AI Legislation Framework
Safeguarding worker rights through consent mechanisms, bias prevention, and mandatory impact assessments for workplace AI implementation.
Current AI Bills in Parliament
India is at the forefront of AI governance with three comprehensive bills addressing ethics, employee rights, and regulatory oversight. Each bill targets specific aspects of AI deployment and usage.
2025 • Bill No. 59
Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Act, 2025
Establishes comprehensive ethical framework for AI technologies in decision making, surveillance, and algorithmic systems to prevent misuse and ensure fairness.
- Ethics Committee for AI Technologies
- Restrictions on AI surveillance systems
- Developer transparency requirements
- Penalties up to ₹5 crore for violations
- Grievance redressal mechanisms
2023 • Bill No. LXIX
Artificial Intelligence (Protection of Rights of Employees) Act, 2023
Protects employee rights in AI implementation at workplaces, ensuring transparency, fairness, and proper consent mechanisms for AI deployment.
- Employee consent requirements for AI
- Bias mitigation in AI algorithms
- Right to refuse AI-based decisions
- Mandatory training and up-skilling
- Equality Impact Assessments
2024 • Bill No. XXXV
National Artificial Intelligence Technology Regulatory Authority Act, 2024
Establishes NAITRA as the apex regulatory body for monitoring and regulating AI technologies across India with civil court powers.
- National AI Regulatory Authority (NAITRA)
- High-risk AI identification and prohibition
- Cross-sector risk assessment framework
- Civil court powers for investigations
- National grievance redressal mechanism
Key Compliance Areas
Understanding the critical compliance requirements across India’s AI legislation framework
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Ethics & Accountability
Comprehensive ethical guidelines, transparency requirements, and accountability mechanisms for AI systems in critical decision-making processes.
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Employee Protection
Safeguarding worker rights through consent mechanisms, bias prevention, and mandatory impact assessments for workplace AI implementation.
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Regulatory Oversight
National regulatory framework with dedicated authority for monitoring, compliance, and enforcement across all AI deployments.
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Risk Assessment
Systematic identification of high-risk AI applications and comprehensive evaluation frameworks for algorithmic bias and impact.
Expert Analysis by KAVACHONE
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