The Supreme Court set aside NCLT and NCLAT orders in the Essel Infraprojects insolvency case after finding reliance on fake AI-generated judicial precedents. The Court adopted a zero-tolerance approach, holding that citing unverified AI-generated judgments amounts to professional misconduct by advocates.
Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha cautioned lawyers and judges against over-dependence on artificial intelligence, stressing that AI should not weaken critical and analytical thinking. He said technology must assist the legal system, not replace human judgment, as courts prepare for major changes ahead.
