O.P. Jindal Global University Launches Cyril Shroff Centre to Pioneer AI, Law & Regulation in India

O.P. Jindal Global University Launches Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has partnered with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Mr. Cyril Shroff to establish the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), one of India's leading law schools. This initiative is supported by a landmark endowment from Mr. Shroff, Founder & Managing Partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, one of India's largest law firms.

The Centre is India’s first dedicated institution focusing exclusively on the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, policy, and regulation. With India’s digital economy growing rapidly, addressing AI’s ethical, legal, and policy challenges has become urgent. The Centre will generate research, shape public policy, and build capacity to support ethical AI governance frameworks in India and internationally.

Core Objectives of the Cyril Shroff Centre

Research and Knowledge Creation: Develop advanced research on AI regulation, ethics, governance, and liability.
Policy Formulation and Advisory: Provide expert policy advice to regulatory bodies in India and worldwide.
AI and Law Curriculum Development: Introduce courses and executive education programs focused on AI and law for legal professionals, policymakers, and business leaders.
Multistakeholder Engagement: Partner with industry, government, academia, and civil society to collaborate on AI governance issues.
Global AI Governance and Ethics: Participate in international AI law discussions with organisations such as the OECD, UN, WTO, EU, and G20.
AI and Human Rights: Examine AI’s impact on privacy, discrimination, bias, and fundamental rights to propose ethical regulatory frameworks.
Legal Tech and AI Regulation: Explore AI’s role in transforming legal practice, dispute resolution, and justice delivery through automation and research tools.
Litigation, Liability, and AI-driven Risks: Address legal questions concerning AI accountability, product liability, and incidents involving autonomous systems.
AI and Financial Regulation: Assess AI’s impact on banking, fintech, algorithmic trading, and risk management with policy recommendations.
Capacity Building and Public Awareness: Organise lectures, conferences, and training to educate professionals and the public on AI governance.

About Mr. Cyril Shroff

Mr. Cyril Shroff is a respected third-generation lawyer with over four decades of experience. His leadership at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas reflects a commitment to ethical legal practice and innovation in technology. Mr. Shroff has integrated technology within his firm to improve precision, efficiency, and quality.

On the launch of the Centre, Mr. Shroff said, “Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea—it is here, deeply embedded in the way we live, work, and govern. India has an opportunity to lead in developing ethical frameworks for AI policy and regulation. This Centre will be a platform for thought leadership, rigorous research, and policy engagement, helping India craft a balanced, ethical, and forward-looking regulatory framework for AI.”

JGU’s Vision for the Centre

Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, highlighted the significance of this initiative: “The Cyril Shroff Centre will lead efforts to understand and regulate AI's impact on society. It will boost India's capacity for AI governance research and set new standards globally.”

JGLS is ranked among the top law schools in India and globally, providing a strong foundation for the Centre. The Centre plans to collaborate with Indian agencies like NITI Aayog, Ministry of Electronics & IT, RBI, SEBI, and TRAI; global regulators including OECD, EU AI Act institutions, US FTC, and UK AI Safety Institute; leading universities such as Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, and MIT; and tech leaders like Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and Meta.

Five-Year Strategic Plan

Launch interdisciplinary research projects and AI-integrated law courses.
Develop executive training programmes for legal and policy professionals.
Create an AI ethics framework tailored for India.
Publish policy whitepapers to inform government and regulators.
Host an international AI law summit to foster global collaboration.
Establish chair professorships and research grants in AI law and governance.

About Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is a full-service law firm with over 108 years of experience. Headquartered in Mumbai, it has offices across India, including New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and GIFT City, as well as international offices in Singapore and Abu Dhabi. The firm employs around 1,200 lawyers.

For legal professionals interested in the evolving interface between AI and law, the Cyril Shroff Centre represents a significant step forward in shaping policy and academic discourse in this critical field.