Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is adopting technology and artificial intelligence as tools to support, not replace, judicial reasoning. He highlighted the Supreme Court’s focus on developing “Swadeshi Jurisprudence,” an indigenous legal-technology framework rooted in India’s constitutional values, diversity, and social realities.
CJI Surya Kant called for greater use of technology and artificial intelligence in courts, stating the judiciary should function like hospitals operating “24×7” to provide faster relief, while emphasising that justice delivery systems must respond immediately to citizens’ grievances and concerns.
The Supreme Court of India will conduct hearings exclusively through video conferencing on Mondays and Fridays following Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal, while functioning in hybrid mode from Tuesday to Thursday amid rising crude oil prices and the West Asia crisis.
Justice Vikram Nath has urged the Delhi High Court to start live-streaming its proceedings, calling it the premier institution of the country. He reminded that judges had no objections and asked to be invited when live-streaming begins.
Today (August 1), The Kerala High Court has launched live streaming of its Full Bench proceedings to enhance transparency and public access in the Indian judiciary. Using its own dedicated platform, the court aims to demystify the judicial process and make it more approachable for the common citizen. This initiative sets a standard for judicial transparency and inclusivity nationwide.
