India’s Judiciary Embraces AI to Accelerate Justice
Source: How AI can transform India's judiciary: Why CJI Surya Kant wants tech-driven justice (2025-11-27)
India’s judiciary faces a monumental challenge with over 5 crore pending cases, prompting Chief Justice Surya Kant to advocate for the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline judicial processes. As of November 2025, the Supreme Court is actively exploring AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, transparency, and access to justice, emphasizing that technology should support, not replace, human judges. This initiative aligns with global trends where AI is revolutionizing legal systems by automating routine tasks, improving case management, and facilitating virtual courts. Recent developments include AI-powered tools for research, transcription, and data analytics, which are already reducing case backlog and expediting verdicts in several Indian states. Experts highlight that AI can assist in case scheduling, evidence management, and virtual hearings, making justice more accessible, especially in remote areas. Moreover, the government is investing in digital infrastructure, including cloud-based court management systems and secure digital evidence repositories, to support AI deployment. The judiciary’s move towards tech-driven justice is also complemented by reforms in legal education, emphasizing digital literacy for future lawyers and judges. As India aims to become a global leader in digital governance, the integration of AI in its judicial system promises to uphold the rule of law while ensuring timely justice for millions. This transformation is part of a broader vision to modernize India’s legal landscape, fostering greater public trust and efficiency in the face of increasing case loads and complex legal challenges.