Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath said artificial intelligence will change how we work and live, urging judges and lawyers to uphold fairness and compassion as technology tests the legal system. He delivered these remarks during the AK Sen Memorial Lecture at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
The Bombay High Court rebuked an NFAC tax officer for relying on non-existent, AI-generated judgments while raising a Rs 27.91 crore tax demand against KMG Wires Pvt Ltd. The Court warned that quasi-judicial officers must not “blindly rely” on AI results without proper verification.
Justice Aniruddha Bose said the rule of law must keep pace with technology to avoid a “digital apartheid.” He praised India’s digital growth but cautioned against misuse of AI and manipulated digital evidence in judiciary.
Justice Surya Kant emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence can aid research and efficiency in courts, it can never replace human conscience, empathy, or the ability to sense emotion, the true essence of delivering justice.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant highlighted that AI can assist judges, lawyers, and citizens, but cannot replace the human element in justice. “Let AI guide, but judges and lawyers must be the final arbiters,” he said.
Hyderabad court protected actor Chiranjeevi’s personality rights, observing that morphed images using his face could cause irreparable damage. The court warned such misuse could promote political, anti-national, or pornographic content, justifying a strong injunction against online entities.
Four Supreme Court judges stressed the need for India’s judiciary to adapt to emerging challenges from data, AI, and technology. Speaking at an international event in Indore, they called for fairness, innovation, and legal reforms in the digital era.
A law intern’s attempt to use ChatGPT for witness analysis was denied, sparking a debate on artificial vs natural intelligence and whether AI will replace lawyers.
Delhi High Court hears ANI’s copyright infringement case against OpenAI over AI training using news content. Court notes, “There is no urgency here, it’s largely an academic issue.”
During a court hearing, Justice Surya Kant expressed confidence in his views on Artificial Intelligence, unaffected by criticism. He acknowledged concerns about AI’s impact on employment but highlighted India’s advanced adoption of AI compared to other Commonwealth countries, where there is less concern about the technology’s influence.
