Cyber Times International Journal of Technology & Management

The accelerating development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has significantly reshaped various sectors, raising complex legal, ethical, and social questions particularly concerning the status, responsibility, and potential rights of intelligent autonomous systems. This research paper explores the concept of granting legal personhood to AI within the Indian legal framework. It delves into the historical evolution, definition, and major branches of AI while critically examining its increasing integration into sectors like governance, healthcare, and employment. While countries around the world are starting to discuss and act on the idea of giving legal status to AI such as Saudi Arabia giving citizenship to the robot Sophia in 2017. India still does not have clear laws to define the identity or responsibility of AI systems. This study evaluates the current Indian statutory provisions, constitutional mandates, and policy instruments in addressing the legal implications of AI, and undertakes a comparative analysis with global legal approaches. This research paper explores the social and legal aspects of AI governance in India, aims to recommend forward-looking legislative and regulatory strategies to ensure responsible innovation and legal clarity in the governance of AI technologies in India.