Supreme Court Proposes Draft Regulations to Limit AI Use in Judicial Processes
Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, assessing bail eligibility

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The Supreme Court of India has proposed draft regulations that prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for determining judicial outcomes, including bail eligibility. The regulations emphasize human oversight and aim to prevent bias and digital divides in the judiciary. Stakeholders can submit feedback until June 20, 2026.
- 01The draft regulations bar AI from determining judicial outcomes, including bail eligibility and risk assessments.
- 02AI systems must operate solely in an assistive capacity and cannot be opaque or unexplainable.
- 03The proposed regulations require compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
- 04An apex body will be established to oversee AI adoption in the judiciary, comprising Supreme Court judges and experts.
- 05Stakeholders have until June 20, 2026, to provide feedback on the draft regulations.
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The Supreme Court of India has released draft regulations that prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in determining judicial outcomes, including assessing bail eligibility. These regulations, proposed by a committee led by Justice P.S. Narasimha, emphasize that AI must function solely as an assistive tool, ensuring that human judgment remains paramount in judicial processes. The draft also aims to prevent bias based on various grounds, such as race and gender, and mandates compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Additionally, the regulations propose the establishment of an apex body within the Supreme Court to oversee AI integration in the judiciary. This body will consist of judges, experts in technology and data privacy, and representatives from national institutions. The public and stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the draft until June 20, 2026, reflecting the court's commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement.
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The regulations aim to protect individual rights and ensure fair judicial processes by preventing bias and ensuring human oversight.
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