TLDR: Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, recently hosted a one-day international conference to delve into the ethical, regulatory, and societal challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing its evolving jurisprudence.
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, successfully organized a one-day online International Conference on ‘Emerging Jurisprudence of Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Socio-Legal Impact’ on September 20, 2025. This significant event was a collaborative effort by HNLU’s Centre for Internet Governance and AI, School of Law and Technology, and the Centre for Privacy and Data Protection, School of Law and Public Policy. The conference aimed to foster discussions on the intricate intersection of AI and law, with a particular focus on the ethical, regulatory, and societal challenges that arise from its rapid advancement.
The inaugural session of the conference was graced by Mr. Justice S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, who served as the Chief Guest. Prof. (Dr.) V. C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor of HNLU, delivered opening remarks, describing AI as a ‘genie out of the bottle’ with ‘good, bad, and ugly facets’ that necessitate serious efforts from the legal regulatory framework to harness its benefits effectively. He also highlighted critical concerns such as ‘Regulatory Vacuum,’ ‘Amplification of Inequities,’ ‘Borderless Operations,’ and ‘Rogue Technologies,’ which he noted could create a ‘hallucination of democracy and Justice delivery system.’
The conference featured a panel discussion on ‘Regulating the Unpredictable: Legal Frameworks for Safe and Ethical AI,’ where experts shared diverse perspectives. Mr. Kashyap Kompella, Founder of RPA2AI Research, contributed to the discussion by addressing the lack of international consensus on AI regulation. He introduced his ‘AIM-AI framework’ for AI governance, designed to anticipate future risks based on the actor’s intent.
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Eight parallel Technical Sessions were conducted, covering a broad spectrum of themes including ‘AI in Courtroom Management and E-Justice,’ ‘Regulatory Frameworks and Ethical Guidelines,’ ‘Liability and Accountability in AI Systems,’ and ‘Privacy and Data Protection.’ The conference received an impressive 172 abstracts, from which 60 best papers were selected for presentation, facilitating robust deliberations among students, researchers, and academicians. The Valedictory Ceremony concluded the event, with Ms. N.S. Nappinai, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Guest.
