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Guidelines, advisories, circulars, standards and court AI policies. Most are not legally binding; each entry states its legal effect.

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Guideline, Advisory or Order

CDSCO medical device software guidance

The drug regulator's final guidance on licensing software as a medical device, with explicit requirements for AI and machine learning tools

INJul 21, 2026 In effect

Status checked Oct 15, 2026

Guideline, Advisory or OrderLandmark

India AI Governance Guidelines (2025)

MeitY's framework of seven 'sutras', six pillars and new institutions that governs AI through existing laws rather than a standalone AI statute

INNov 5, 2025 Published

Status checked Oct 15, 2026

Guideline, Advisory or Order

BIS AI standards

BIS lists 26 published AI and big-data Indian Standards adopted from ISO/IEC, including the AI management system standard IS/ISO/IEC 42001:2023

INNov 2025 Ongoing

Status checked Oct 15, 2026

Guideline, Advisory or Order

CERT-In AIBOM guidelines

CERT-In's guidelines asking government and essential-services buyers to demand an AI Bill of Materials, with its AI security advisory and 2026 blueprint

INJul 9, 2025 Published

Status checked Oct 15, 2026