Today, On 22nd April, the Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding AI’s potential to displace drivers, leading to job losses, during a hearing about Electric Vehicle promotion policies in India. Justices highlighted the importance of balancing technological advancement with employment, underscoring the need for effective implementation of EV policies and infrastructure development.
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.
“A journalist’s work does not just inform; it fortifies the very foundation of democracy,” said former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday. He spoke at the 25th Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism, 2024 about how journalism plays a crucial role in society. While delivering the keynote address on the topic “Journalism as the mainstay of democracy,” Chandrachud highlighted the importance of journalists in keeping people informed.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Gavai raised concerns about AI’s role in the judiciary, warning that it can generate fake case citations. He emphasized that while technology has improved access to judicial proceedings, it also brings ethical challenges. Justice Gavai cautioned against AI replacing human judgment in legal matters. His remarks highlight the need for careful regulation of AI in the justice system.
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Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared that more than 78,000 Supreme Court judgments have been translated into Hindi and regional languages using AI. He explained how AI is helping in areas like translation, better administration, natural language processing (NLP), automated case filing, scheduling, case details systems, and chatting with litigants through chatbots.
The Delhi High Court has granted journalist Rajat Sharma protection over his personality rights, ordering the removal of AI-generated and deepfake content exploiting his image and name. The court’s injunction against multiple defendants includes instructing Meta to delete offending material and provide defendant information, addressing serious violations of Sharma’s rights involving fraudulent health product endorsements.
