Justice Deepak Roshan stressed that judges must remain objective, free from media influence, and use AI only to improve efficiency, not replace courts.
Panaji: Jharkhand High Court judge Justice Deepak Roshan on Tuesday reminded that judges should never allow themselves to be influenced by media trials or public pressure while deciding high-profile cases.
Justice Roshan was speaking at the India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), a law school in South Goa run by the Bar Council of India Trust.
During his interactive session with students, he shared frank thoughts about judicial conduct, the role of technology in courts, and the changing face of the legal system.
Responding to a question on how he manages to remain unaffected while delivering judgments in sensitive or high-profile cases, especially in today’s time of media activism and heavy public scrutiny, Justice Roshan explained that a judge’s first duty is to stay objective and to protect the principle of fair trial.
He said:
“Getting influenced by media trials goes against the very principle of the rule of law and the right to a fair trial.”
Justice Roshan pointed out that a judge must always remain confident in decision-making and should ignore outside narratives, no matter how loud they are.
He also addressed the issue of whether judges should cut themselves off from society or avoid social interaction. Justice Roshan clarified his position by saying:
“Social life is also necessary. I don’t avoid it.”
According to him, it is important for judges to stay connected with society as long as their judicial work remains impartial.
He said:
“There is no harm in social interaction as long as the pen of the judge remains just. In such a situation, no one can question a judge for spending time with people.”
Justice Roshan further advised newly appointed judges to be patient and cautious, especially in their initial years on the bench. He warned against rushing through cases and stressed that decisions must be strictly based on the evidence and records before the court to avoid mistakes and bias.
Talking about the growing use of technology and artificial intelligence in the justice system, Justice Roshan acknowledged its usefulness but made clear that it cannot replace human judges.
He said:
“While artificial intelligence won’t replace the current judicial system, it can significantly aid in handling routine tasks and improve overall efficiency.”
Through his session, Justice Roshan sent a strong message to future lawyers and judges that the strength of the judiciary lies in its independence, objectivity, and fairness, while at the same time embracing technology as a tool for efficiency.
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