Supreme Court Draft AI Regulations 2026: Transforming the Future of Indian Courts

The Supreme Court of India has released draft AI Regulations 2026 to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence in courts, aiming to improve judicial efficiency, reduce case backlogs, expand access to justice, and ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical AI governance.

Allahabad High Court Introduces Car Pooling, Public Transport And Hybrid Hearings To Cut Fuel Consumption

The Allahabad High Court issued austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and improve resource efficiency, directing officers and staff to adopt car pooling, public transport, online meetings, and hybrid court proceedings. The initiative follows guidance from the Chief Justice of India and the Central Government.

Not Having 10–5 Job, Judges Read 60 Files, Our Office Starts After 5 PM: Supreme Court Judges and Lawyers On Judicial Vacations

The Supreme Court witnessed a candid exchange as judges and senior law officers defended court vacations, highlighting demanding constitutional responsibilities. The Solicitor General stressed, “We are not having 10-5 jobs… judges read 60 files, our office starts after 5 pm.”

Judges Are Not Robots, Supercomputers, or Superhumans: Allahabad HC Warns Against Treating Court Orders as Optional

The Allahabad High Court noted that judges, burdened with overwhelming caseloads, cannot be treated as robots or superhumans expected to deliver instant decisions. It warned officials that workload pressures never justify defying binding judicial orders issued by courts.

Legal Aid Cannot Be a Ritual, Accused Must Get Real, Effective Assistance: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court emphasised that legal assistance for an accused cannot be reduced to a ritual or token formality. It must instead be a meaningful, substantive process that ensures the accused receives effective and genuine legal counsel throughout the proceedings

A High Court Judge Had To Sit Till 7 PM, He Was Hungry and Tired: SC Refuses Plea For Fast Hearing Of Allahabad HC Case

The Supreme Court declined a plea for an early hearing of a case pending before the Allahabad High Court, stressing it cannot set strict timelines for already overburdened judges. The CJI cited an order noting a judge worked till 7:10 PM, exhausted and hungry.

CJI Surya Kant: Technology Is the Most Effective Way to Address Judiciary’s Time Wastage

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that “technology is the most effective way to address the judiciary’s time wastage” while speaking at the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s programme on “Fragmentation to Fusion: Empowering Justice via United Digital Platform Integration” in the city.

A Step Towards Quicker Disposal of Cases: CJI Surya Kant Welcomes Expansion of Supreme Court Judges Strength From 33 To 37

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to expand the Supreme Court of India strength from 33 to 37 judges. He said the move is aimed at ensuring quicker disposal of cases and improving justice delivery across the country.

We Must Remain Mindful Of Challenges Facing Our Judiciary: Siddaramaiah Calls For Supreme Court Bench In South India

Siddaramaiah urged creation of regional bench of Supreme Court of India in South India to improve access. He stressed judicial authority must remain paramount amid growing integration of artificial intelligence in courts.

Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments

The Supreme Court of India asked High Courts to respond to draft guidelines ensuring timely pronouncement of reserved judgments, stressing the need to address long-pending cases and improve judicial efficiency across trial and appellate courts.