CJI BR Gavai defended the strict criteria for impeaching Indian judges, stating such safeguards are essential. He emphasised that they are necessary to protect the judiciary’s independence and prevent misuse of the removal process.
CJI Gavai stressed the transformative role of technology in improving access to justice, saying, “Technology must support, not supplant judicial judgment,” and emphasised that it should assist, not replace, individual case analysis and reasoning.
India’s Ministry of Law and Justice faces challenges in implementing new criminal laws and integrating advanced technology. These laws aim to modernize the criminal justice system and improve efficiency. The Ministry is incorporating AI into legal processes and emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological advancements within the legal profession. The new laws also prioritize timely criminal trials and digital proceedings, reflecting the nation’s commitment to modernizing its legal framework.
