The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed judicial officers not to rely on AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Meta AI for drafting judgments or legal research, the court also warned that any violation will be treated seriously.
The Delhi High Court held that neither an advocate nor a self-represented litigant can justify a long delay in filing an appeal by claiming they could not understand the court order, stressing that legal research or consultation is only a routine exercise.
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.
Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as a distinguished professor at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. He retired on May 13, 2025, after serving as the 51st CJI.
Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad have developed a groundbreaking method to improve legal document retrieval, revolutionizing how lawyers access and utilize past judgments.
On Monday(5th August), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the need for courts to embrace technological advancements for improved accessibility and efficiency. This was highlighted during the launch of the e-DHCR portal for Delhi High Court judgments and the inauguration of a café managed by neurodiverse individuals. The event also showcased the transformative potential of the portal in legal research.
