The Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation (CSCAILR) was formally inaugurated on 30th June 2025 at the Law Society of England and Wales, London.
Co-hosted by O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), The Law Society of England & Wales, India Business Group and JGLS, the event celebrated setting-up of India’s first Centre of Excellence exclusively dedicated to AI governance. Established through a ₹15 crore endowment by Mr. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, the Centre seeks to develop foundational research for ethical AI regulation, interdisciplinary research, and global collaboration.
The evening featured an inaugural lecture by Professor David B. Wilkins of Harvard Law School on “Reimagining Law, Lawyers and Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” followed by a roundtable discussion with eminent scholars, jurists and practitioners. Speakers highlighted India’s unique opportunity to lead the world in responsible AI governance, with the Centre serving as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion and institutional excellence.
