Timeline of AI law in India
15 distinct events (15 past, 0 scheduled) drawn from every entry: filings, hearings, judgments, notifications, consultations and launches.
Events are counted once: when the same announcement or order is recorded on several entries, it is one event linked to each of them. Overviews are not counted.
Past events by year
October
2026 · 1 event-
8Oct
Consultation paper promised
Vaishnaw says MeitY will release a regulation-focused consultation paper on AI within a month.
July
2026 · 1 event-
9Jul
Stakeholder discussions to start
Krishnan says MeitY will begin discussions and then drafting on AI regulation.
June
2026 · 2 events-
11Jun
Minister says a new AI law is needed
Ashwini Vaishnaw says in a PTI interview that there is a requirement for a new AI law, reversing earlier government statements.
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11Jun
Vaishnaw: new law needed
In a PTI interview the Minister says a new law is required for AI and talks with industry are under way.
February
2026 · 1 event-
10Feb
IT Rules synthetic-content amendment
MeitY uses its IT Act rule-making power to impose labelling and prevention duties on synthetic media.