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CJI Surya Kant says AI can assist judges, not replace them
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence can support judicial administration but cannot replace human judgment. Speaking at a Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association event, he said court digitisation had developed…
The Story in Brief
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence can support judicial administration but cannot replace human judgment. Speaking at a Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association event, he said court digitisation had developed into an integrated digital justice system that made proceedings more accessible, transparent and responsive.
India Today reported that Kant said litigants could track cases online, attend virtual hearings and access legal information without costly travel. Supreme Court judge Abha Nayar Patel of Zambia said courts globally were using e-filing, case management systems, virtual hearings and AI-assisted legal research. She also said delays in justice amounted to injustice. The event focused on innovation, inclusion and integrity in justice delivery.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that AI will soon replace judges are as careless as claims that courtroom technology solves delay by itself. Faster searches and online hearings can reduce travel and improve access, but they cannot supply empathy, accountability or reasons for a decision. The practical test is whether digital tools cut adjournments and case-processing time without weakening open hearings, privacy and review. Courts should publish those results, not just promises.
Source: indiatoday.in
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