Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Emphasizes Human Judgment Over AI in Law at Panjab University Convocation
‘Law is not an algorithm, justice requires wisdom’: Justice (retd) Dinesh Maheshwari
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At the 7th Law Convocation of Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, Justice (retd) Dinesh Maheshwari stressed the importance of human wisdom in law, cautioning against over-reliance on artificial intelligence. He urged graduates to engage with social realities and uphold constitutional values.
- 01601 law graduates received their degrees at Panjab University's 7th Law Convocation.
- 02Justice Dinesh Maheshwari emphasized that law requires human wisdom, not just algorithmic processes.
- 03He warned against delegating moral judgment to machines in the legal profession.
- 04Justice Maheshwari encouraged graduates to reflect on the law's purpose and contribute to social justice.
- 05Constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity should guide legal practitioners.
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During the 7th Law Convocation at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, 601 law graduates were awarded their degrees. Chief guest Justice (retd) Dinesh Maheshwari, who is also the chairperson of the Law Commission of India, delivered a compelling address on the intersection of law and technology. He highlighted the significant role of artificial intelligence in the legal field, noting its capacity for processing information and drafting documents. However, he cautioned that law is not an algorithm and emphasized that true justice requires human wisdom and moral judgment. Justice Maheshwari urged the graduates to utilize AI as a tool to enhance their capabilities, rather than a replacement for their conscience. He encouraged them to engage with social realities and reflect on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity as they embark on their legal careers. The event also featured welcoming remarks from Prof. Vandana Arora and Prof. Shruti Bedi.
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Justice Maheshwari's insights highlight the importance of human judgment in the legal profession, encouraging new lawyers to think critically about their role in society.
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