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Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) stand as burgeoning technologies that have traversed numerous sectors, including the intricate realm of criminal justice. Predictive Analytics, rooted in the analysis of historical data, empowers us to make prescient forecasts concerning future events or behaviours. In contrast, AI harnesses intelligent machines, mirroring human cognitive processes, thereby executing tasks that traditionally hinge upon direct human intervention. Within the milieu of criminal justice, these transformative technologies assume pivotal roles. They are instrumental in forecasting criminal behaviour, discerning potential offenders, and shaping informed decision-making processes. Their pervasive influence envelops various precincts of the criminal justice landscape, encompassing law enforcement, judicial proceedings, and corrections. Importantly, this utilisation is by no means a nascent endeavour. In the Indian context, the deployment of these technologies traces its roots back to the early 2000s. During this era, law enforcement agencies commenced utilising data mining and analytical tools to unveil potential offenders and predict locales prone to criminal activities. In recent years, this momentum has surged, with numerous states and law enforcement entities embracing these tools to elevate their operational efficacy. The imperative of delving into the future nexus of criminal law and technology in India looms large. It is imperative to grasp how these nascent technologies could potentially impact the criminal justice system, recognising the manifold advantages and pitfalls they harbour as they continue to evolve. Paramount among these considerations is the unwavering commitment to safeguarding individual rights, encompassing the hallowed domains of privacy, due process, and equal protection under the law. Furthermore, the assimilation of Predictive Analytics and AI into the fabric of criminal justice must be conceived as a supplementary tool rather than a panacea for the multifaceted challenges besetting the system [1]. While these technologies undeniably confer valuable insights and enhance operational efficiency, they should harmonise with, not supplant, the discerning judgment of human decision-makers. As these technologies perpetually metamorphose, we must earnestly comprehend their latent benefits and perils. Ensuring their utilization adheres to principles of individual rights and complements the sagacious human decision-making process is of paramount import. This discourse endeavours to navigate the labyrinthine landscape of Predictive Analytics and AI within the context of criminal justice, shed light on their historical antecedents, and ponder the profound implications they hold for the future of criminal jurisprudence in India.