The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) on Wednesday formally issued national guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial institutions.
According to the Supreme Court’s statement, the NJPMC, at its 57th meeting, established a “clear and forward-looking framework” for integrating AI into judicial processes nationwide.
“At a time when courts face mounting caseloads and increasing demands for efficiency and transparency, the guidelines position AI as a powerful assistive tool – one that enhances judicial performance while firmly preserving human judgment, constitutional safeguards, and judicial independence,” it said. The statement also highlighted that key guidelines included a human-centric approach that will “assist – not replace – judicial decision-making, ensuring judges remain the ultimate arbiters”.