Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath said artificial intelligence will change how we work and live, urging judges and lawyers to uphold fairness and compassion as technology tests the legal system. He delivered these remarks during the AK Sen Memorial Lecture at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
NEW DELHI: On January 31, 2025, the Supreme Court announced that it will organize a national conference on February 1, focused on addressing the challenges faced by the district judiciary. The conference will have four main technical sessions, each aiming to improve the efficiency and functioning of the judicial system across India.
As the Supreme Court of India celebrates its 75th anniversary on January 28, 2025, addressing the growing case backlog calls for structural reforms beyond increasing bench strength. In 2024, Indian courts achieved a milestone by disposing of more cases than were pending, with district courts resolving over 13.4 million cases. High courts and the Supreme Court also made strides, aided by technological advancements like e-filing, virtual hearings, and ADR methods. Initiatives like the eCourts scheme have further streamlined judicial processes, fostering efficiency and accessibility in the legal system.
The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
During his visit to the UK Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was offered the President’s seat to deliver his lecture on “Commercial Arbitration: Shared Understandings and Developments in UK and India.” He commended the Indian judiciary for its immense caseload and discussed the increasing relevance of alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration and mediation.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the transformative impact of technology on the Indian court system at the J20 summit in Brazil. He highlighted the shift to democratic and transparent arenas of discourse, emphasizing the accountability of the judiciary and the need for holistic judicial processes. He also cautioned against the misuse of AI tools and commended legal journalists for countering misinformation.