The Supreme Court has released draft regulations governing AI usage across Indian courts. While permitting AI for legal research and translations, the rules establish a strict "human primacy" red line, completely banning standalone algorithmic judgments
CJI Surya Kant emphasized that technology should support human judgment in the judiciary, not replace it. Speaking at a Cuttack symposium, he stressed strengthening judicial infrastructure to reduce case backlogs and ensure timely delivery of justice for citizens
The Supreme Court criticised the Centre for failing to provide adequate facilities to tribunal members, attributing retired judges’ reluctance to join to poor infrastructure. The bench warned that tribunals should be abolished if dignity and basic amenities cannot be ensured
