Private Member’s Bill In Lok Sabha Proposes ₹5 Crore Penalty For Misuse Of AI Systems

A private member’s Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha proposes penalties of up to ₹5 crore for the misuse of artificial intelligence systems.

The Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill, 2025, introduced by BJP MP Bharti Pardhi, seeks to create a statutory framework to regulate the development and deployment of AI in India.

The Bill proposes penalties for unauthorised AI-based surveillance, discriminatory algorithmic decision-making, and a lack of transparency in AI-driven processes. It also provides for setting up a Central Ethics Committee on Artificial Intelligence to frame ethical guidelines, monitor compliance, and investigate complaints.

The proposed law places limits on AI surveillance, mandates audits to prevent algorithmic bias and allows affected individuals to file complaints before the Committee.