A Legal Analysis on Navigating Facial Recognition Technology in Indias State Surveillance Framework

Title

A Legal Analysis on Navigating Facial Recognition Technology in Indias State Surveillance Framework

Creator

Abraham, Manu Mariyan

Description

The evolution of the state surveillance apparatus in India, particularly through the integration of novel technologies such as Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has significantly transformed national security and law enforcement strategies. While these advancements enhance the states capacity for counter- terrorism and crime prevention, they also raise critical privacy and human rights concerns. The paper analyses the existing legal framework governing surveillance in India, focusing on the implications of AI- driven FRT. Key concerns are categorised into three areas: (a) security vulnerabilities, (b) inaccuracies, biases, and lack of transparency in FRT systems, and (c) the potential misuse of surveillance powers by the state. The paper is not technical in nature; instead, it critically analyses existing laws and proposes policy recommendations and regulatory mechanisms to balance national security imperatives with the protection of individual privacy rights in a democratic society. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Championing Civil Rights in the Digital Era;pp.57-75

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Abraham M.M., Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-836933921-3; 979-836933920-6;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3920-6.ch003

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