Supreme Court Rejects PIL Regulating AI Use

On December 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking to curb the "unregulated" use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the judiciary. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said such concerns are best handled administratively—through judicial academies, bar training and court processes—inviting the petitioner to submit recommendations and allowing withdrawal.
Key Points
- 1Rejects PIL: Supreme Court refuses judicial regulation of AI/ML use in courts on Dec 5, 2025
- 2Emphasizes administrative remedies, training via judicial academies and bar bodies over court-issued directives
- 3Advises judges and lawyers to verify AI-generated case law and submit administrative suggestions
Scoring Rationale
Official Supreme Court decision provides clear administrative approach and training focus, but lacks new regulatory precedent or enforceable rules.
Sources
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