The Evolving Landscape Of Artificial Intelligence And Copyright Law In India
- IJLLR Journal
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Shreya Yerunkar, BA LLB, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law, Mumbai
ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed creative industries by generating literary works, music, artwork, and software code, raising complex questions regarding copyright ownership and authorship. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957 recognises only human authorship, creating legal uncertainty for AI- generated works. This research examines the evolving relationship between AI and copyright law in India, focusing on the challenges posed by generative AI technologies. It analyses the current legal framework, particularly Section 2(d) of the Act, and discusses recent developments such as the “Raghav AI” case, where AI authorship was initially recognised and later revoked. The paper further highlights concerns relating to originality, ownership, and liability for infringement. It also explores India’s engagement with international policy discussions through WIPO and NITI Aayog. The study concludes that India must reform its copyright laws to balance technological innovation with protection of human creativity in the digital era.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Law, Authorship, AI- Generated Works, Intellectual Property Rights.
