AI in India's Judicial System: Balancing Innovation with Constitutional Values

Recently, the Supreme Court released the Draft Regulations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026, while AI-enabled tools are being progressively deployed under the e-Courts Phase III Mission. As India seeks to address mounting case pendency and improve judicial efficiency, AI has emerged as an important enabler of judicial reforms.

Draft AI Regulations for Courts, 2026

Permitted Uses

  • Legal research and document summarisation.
  • Case management and administrative functions.
  • Translation and transcription of court proceedings.
  • Accessibility services for litigants.

Prohibited Uses

  • AI cannot independently decide judicial outcomes.
  • No AI-based risk scoring for bail or sentencing.
  • AI cannot determine witness credibility.
  • Black-box AI cannot ....
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