Supreme Court Draft Rules Prohibit AI Use for Judicial Outcomes, Ensure Human Oversight
The Supreme Court AI committee has proposed draft regulations prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for determining judicial outcomes, sentencing, or profiling individuals. The rules mandate that AI systems must operate solely in an assistive capacity, under strict human judgment, and must not perpetuate biases based on various grounds like race or gender. While AI is permitted for administrative tasks such as case management and scheduling, its use for "risk scoring" or assessing witness credibility is barred. An "apex body" is proposed to oversee AI adoption in the judiciary, ensuring accessibility and preventing digital divides.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court's draft regulations prohibit AI from making judicial decisions or profiling individuals.
- AI systems are to be used only as assistive tools, always under human oversight and judgment.
- The rules explicitly forbid AI from perpetuating biases based on protected characteristics.
- AI is allowed for administrative functions like case listing and scheduling, but not for risk scoring or credibility assessment.
- An "apex body" is proposed to guide and supervise the ethical and effective adoption of AI in the judiciary.
Exam Facts
- Committee: Supreme Court AI committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha.
- Draft regulations title: 'Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026'.
- Public comment deadline: June 20.
- Data protection: Governed by Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
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