The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed judicial officers not to rely on AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Meta AI for drafting judgments or legal research, the court also warned that any violation will be treated seriously.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant warned young lawyers against excessive reliance on AI and copy-pasting in legal drafting. He emphasized that AI tools should assist rather than replace critical thinking and originality in legal writing. Overdependence on technology, he noted, could weaken analytical skills and professional growth. Justice Kant urged budding lawyers to focus on research, reasoning, and in-depth understanding to excel in the legal field.