Chief Justice of India Surya Kant formed a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to assess court infrastructure nationwide and recommend funding reforms. The panel will submit a report by August 31, with the judiciary reportedly considering seeking Rs 40,000–50,000 crore for modernization and development projects.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath cautioned against overreliance on AI in judicial decision-making, stressing that conscience must guide judges. While acknowledging AI’s utility, he warned adjudication requires empathy, discretion, and human understanding beyond algorithmic outputs or mechanical processes.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has urged bar bodies across India to oppose the proposal to make High Courts function on two Saturdays every month. It warned that extra court days would increase stress on lawyers, judges and staff, and may harm the quality of justice instead of reducing case pendency.
Today. on 29th January, the Supreme Court unveiled administrative reforms using artificial intelligence to boost judicial efficiency and reduce case pendency. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called it “some good news,” saying technology and AI are increasingly being used to streamline court administration.