Set the Guardrails for AI in Courtrooms ⚖️🤖

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian judiciary is no longer a distant idea—it is becoming a reality. The recent guidelines by the Kerala High Court for AI usage in district courts highlight both the opportunities and challenges ahead.

AI can:

✅ Translate judgments into regional languages

✅ Transcribe proceedings quickly

✅ Assist judges and lawyers with legal research

✅ Identify and club similar petitions

✅ Summarize long judgments for easier understanding

✅ Enhance legal literacy through chatbots

But with these opportunities come risks:

⚠️ Inaccurate translations and hallucinations

⚠️ Reinforcement of bias from older judgments

⚠️ Privacy concerns over sensitive court data

⚠️ Accountability gaps when AI goes wrong

⚠️ Lack of infrastructure and AI literacy in many courts

AI should be viewed as a tool to assist, not replace, human judgment. Safeguards, human oversight, and proper training are essential for ensuring that technology serves justice while protecting fairness, privacy, and empathy.

In the end, AI’s role in courts is about striking a balance—faster justice without compromising human values.

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