Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Abraham, Manu Mariyan Title A name given to the resource A Legal Analysis on Navigating Facial Recognition Technology in Indias State Surveillance Framework Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Championing Civil Rights in the Digital Era;pp.57-75 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3920-6.ch003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3920-6.ch003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032375244?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032375244?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Abraham M.M., Christ University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836933921-3; 979-836933920-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online