Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the rising significance of mediation in commercial dispute resolution, noting that international arbitration increasingly faces delays and procedural complexities. He stressed that mediation should be regarded not merely as an alternative mechanism but as an essential pillar of modern justice systems.
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.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping legal research by making it faster, smarter, and more cost-effective for lawyers. While AI enhances efficiency and access to justice, human judgment and ethics remain central to legal practice.
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.
Nikhil Kamath argues that India’s justice system favors the privileged due to unequal access to legal resources, with only 1% utilizing free legal aid. He believes AI can democratize justice by enhancing speed, reducing errors, and improving access to legal knowledge, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to create equitable legal solutions for all.
Today, On 19th November, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has permitted online attendance for lawyers and encouraged virtual court hearings due to deteriorating air quality in Delhi. This adaptive measure aims to safeguard health amid escalating pollution levels. The Supreme Court also mandated the suspension of in-person classes for grades up to 12 in response to the crisis.
