The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence has disrupted traditional copyright frameworks, raising complex legal and ethical concerns. This study explores copyright challenges associated with AI-generated works in India through doctrinal analysis and a stakeholder survey. The research examines issues of authorship, originality, ownership, and use of copyrighted material in AI training. Findings reveal strong stakeholder support for a human-centric copyright approach, greater transparency in AI-generated content, and clearer regulation of training datasets. The study identifies significant gaps in India’s Copyright Act, 1957, and recommends policy reforms aligned with global best practices to balance innovation with protection of creative rights.