Transition to AI will augment efficiency of legal system: CJI Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud said, “Sophisticated legal argumentation continues to remain in the exclusive realm of human lawyers.

CJI D Y Chandrachud during his visit at the Amritsar's Golden Temple. (PTI Photo)

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Saturday said the transition to Artificial Intelligence (AI) would augment efficiency without impacting the foundational skills of the legal profession, and emphasised strengthening infrastructure in the courts to deal with pendency in cases.

He said modern technology like AI was being used to translate court verdicts in regional languages. “I believe the transition to Artificial Intelligence will mirror the earlier embrace of technology by lawyers. It will augment efficiency without impacting the foundational skills of our profession,” the CJI said. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day National Conference on ‘The Landscape of Technology in Courts in India and the Way Forward’ at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy in Sector 43.

Justice Chandrachud said, “Sophisticated legal argumentation continues to remain in the exclusive realm of human lawyers. However, several routine tasks such as case law research, filing pleadings, reviewing contracts, and conducting due diligence can deeply benefit from artificial intelligence and automation. Relegating such tasks to artificial intelligence leaves lawyers with more time and bandwidth. They can focus on high-value activities such as legal strategy, innovative argumentation and personalised client services.”

‘PGI holds special place in my heart’

Addressing the 37th Annual Convocation of PGIMER Chandigarh as the chief guest, the CJI recalled the 44-day-long treatment of his daughter Priyanka, a child with special needs, at the hospital after she developed acute respiratory distress.

She had to be rushed to the hospital from Shimla, where his family is based, during the pandemic in 2021.

“PGI holds a special place in my heart, and I am forever grateful to PGI,” he said, and thanked the doctors who attended to his daughter.

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