Unpacking the Legal Realities of AI and Emerging Tech in India

In this episode, Ms. Aparna Gaur, Partner at Trace Law Partners, joins Anahida Bhardwaj, Associate – Privacy & Policy at DSCI, to discuss the legal realities of AI and emerging technologies in India. Ms. Gaur brings a critical perspective, highlighting that innovation should not override existing laws and must instead be built on foundations of trust and accountability.

The conversation also introduces the dimension of value-building and addresses key legal and policy questions shaping India’s AI landscape, ranging from AI regulations to the recently released Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026.

The episode concludes with reflections on geopolitics and prevailing perceptions surrounding India’s AI stance, particularly concerns around regulatory uncertainty.

Please note: The views expressed in this episode are strictly personal and do not reflect those of the Data Security Council of India.

We hope you enjoy listening to the episode.