AI Observatory

Timeline of AI law in India

591 distinct events (584 past, 7 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.

All types ActsBillsRules & RegulationsCourt RulingsAdministrative DecisionsGuidelines, Advisories & OrdersReports & White PapersInitiatives & IncentivesOverviews
Scheduled

Listed hearings and announced dates that have not happened yet. Dates can move; each shows when its entry was last checked.

  1. 16Nov 2026

    Next hearing Scheduled

    Last checked October 14, 2026

    Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi · Court Ruling
  2. — 2027

    Proposed Phase 3: pilots Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    NITI AI for Inclusive Societal Development · Report or White Paper
  3. — 2027

    Scheduled end of Phase III Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    eCourts Phase III · Initiative or Incentive
  4. —Apr 2027

    Code takes effect Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    SEBI Common Advertisement Code · Rules & Regulations
  5. 31Jul 2027

    NABCB transitions deadline Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    NABCB AIMS Accreditation · Guideline, Advisory or Order
  6. 31Jul 2028

    Client transitions deadline Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    NABCB AIMS Accreditation · Guideline, Advisory or Order
  7. — 2029

    Proposed Phase 4: nationwide rollout Scheduled

    Last checked October 15, 2026

    NITI AI for Inclusive Societal Development · Report or White Paper

Past events by year

November

2018 · 1 event
  1. —Nov

    Maharashtra-linked ICTAI

    A second centre focused on rural healthcare, such as tuberculosis and cancer, follows.

    National Strategy for AI (#AIforAll) · Initiative or Incentive

September

2018 · 1 event
  1. 7Sep

    Model ICTAI announced

    NITI Aayog, Intel and TIFR announce their intention to set up a model International Center for Transformative AI in Bengaluru.

    National Strategy for AI (#AIforAll) · Initiative or Incentive

July

2018 · 1 event
  1. —Jul

    TRAI recommendations on data privacy in telecom

    TRAI issues recommendations on Privacy, Security and Ownership of the Data in the Telecom Sector, which it reiterates in 2023.

    TRAI AI & Big Data Recommendations · Report or White Paper

June

2018 · 3 events
  1. —Jun

    CORE proposed

    NITI Aayog's national AI strategy proposes Centres of Research Excellence at premier institutions.

    AI Centres of Excellence · Initiative or Incentive
  2. —Jun
  3. —Jun

    Discussion paper published

    NITI Aayog releases the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (#AIforAll), proposing five focus sectors, CORE and ICTAI, AIRAWAT and a National AI Marketplace.

    National Strategy for AI (#AIforAll) · Initiative or Incentive

February

2018 · 1 event
  1. 1Feb

    Budget mandate

    The Union Budget speech for 2018-19 mandates NITI Aayog to establish a National Program on AI.

    National Strategy for AI (#AIforAll) · Initiative or Incentive