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12 July 2026

CJI Surya Kant on AI in judiciary

The statement by the CJI provides a clear policy stance on the integration of AI in the judiciary, which is a significant governance and constitutional issue directly relevant to the functioning of the judiciary and e-governance.

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Notes

  • CJI Surya Kant stated that AI in the judiciary should be limited to procedural convenience and assistance.
  • AI is intended for tasks such as triaging disputes, organizing evidence, and drafting translations.
  • The judiciary maintains a position that AI should not be used for actual judging or weighing equities between parties.
  • The Supreme Court has adopted a 'zero-tolerance' policy toward blind reliance on AI following instances of AI-hallucinated verdicts in tribunals.
  • The apex court warns that reliance on machine intelligence for judicial decision-making poses risks to the integrity of the judicial process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Integration of AI in the Indian Judiciary, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the potential role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing judicial efficiency and the constitutional limitations regarding its application in decision-making processes. 150 words
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  2. The integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Indian judicial system offers significant administrative advantages but raises critical concerns regarding accountability and the 'human element' of justice. Critically analyze the challenges of adopting AI in the judiciary, particularly in the context of maintaining judicial integrity and preventing algorithmic errors. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. According to recent observations by the Supreme Court of India, which of the following is considered an appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence in the judicial process?

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