Supreme Court AI Warning: Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal has cautioned that the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools in the legal sector must be restricted to a supportive role. He asserted that technology should never be permitted to overshadow or replace core judicial thinking.
Speaking at a two-day national conference titled ‘Judicial Process Re-engineering and Digital Transformation,’ Justice Bindal highlighted the potential risks associated with data privacy. He specifically raised concerns regarding the use of open-source platforms within the judicial framework.
The event, held on April 11–12, 2026, was jointly organized by the Supreme Court e-Committee and the Department of Justice. The sessions focused on the strategic implementation of technology to streamline legal procedures without compromising the integrity of the bench.
Presiding over the fourth working session on the second day, Justice Bindal underscored that while technology is a powerful aid, it is not a substitute for human discretion. He noted that digital tools must function as facilitators rather than bypassing the essential process of judicial reasoning.
The conference was structured into five comprehensive working sessions over two days. These sessions brought together various High Court judges and IT experts to deliberate on the future of technical advancements in the Indian judiciary.
During the concluding session, Justice J.K. Maheshwari reiterated the significance of continuous judicial reforms and technological progress. Another key session was chaired by Justice Sandeep Mehta, further emphasizing the collaborative effort to modernize the court system.
The e-Committee’s press release confirmed that the primary objective remains the balanced adoption of technology. The focus is to ensure that digital transformation enhances efficiency while maintaining the human-centric nature of justice delivery.
