CJI Surya Kant said Artificial Intelligence should support the judiciary by reducing delays and handling data, but must not replace judges in decision-making. He stressed that the final judgment must always remain in human hands to protect judicial independence and accountability.
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.
Today(on 12th of April),The Supreme Court initiated a two-day conference on the 13th and 14th of April, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal system. Chief Justices from India and Singapore, along with experts, will lead discussions on AI’s potential enhancement of court proceedings, ethical considerations, and its future direction in legal settings.
