Author: JENITHA. J

I am a final-year BBA LL.B. (Hons.) student with a strong academic foundation and a focused interest in corporate law and human resource legal compliance. I have actively contributed to legal research and academic writing on emerging legal topics, with a particular strength in legal drafting and structured analysis. My experience in leadership roles and student initiatives has helped me develop strong communication and coordination skills. I am also confident in presenting complex ideas clearly, both in writing and through professional presentations. I aim to build a career in HR law and corporate governance, with a commitment to clarity, compliance, and people-focused solutions.

Maharashtra’s MARVEL: India’s First AI-Backed Law-Enforcement Entity In March 2024, the Government of Maharashtra formally approved the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), officially named Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement (MARVEL). This marks India’s first state-level, dedicated public authority to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) for law-enforcement support. Formed by a tripartite agreement between the Maharashtra government, IIM Nagpur, and Pinaka Technologies Pvt Ltd, MARVEL is wholly government-owned. It was registered as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013. The Superintendent of Police, Nagpur (Rural), Harssh Poddar, serves as the ex-officio CEO and director, while…

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Maharashtra’s MARVEL—Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement—is India’s first AI-driven, government-owned law enforcement entity. Launched in 2024 through a tripartite collaboration with IIM Nagpur and Pinaka Technologies, it pioneers predictive policing, facial recognition, and automated investigation support through modules like Crime-OS. Governed under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework, MARVEL augments rather than replaces human policing, while raising new questions about data privacy, legal admissibility, and AI governance. As India’s criminal justice system integrates artificial intelligence, MARVEL offers a landmark case study in balancing innovation with constitutional safeguards.

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