India’s Supreme Court Bans AI From Judicial Decisions, June 05

India’s Supreme Court released draft regulations on June 3, 2026, that ban artificial intelligence from determining judicial outcomes, assessing bail eligibility, or profiling witnesses. The regulations allow AI only in assistive roles such as legal research and case management. This move addresses concerns over courts relying on AI-generated fake judgments that influenced actual decisions. The court invited public comments by June 20.

What the New Rules Allow and Prohibit

AI tools can support courts with legal research, drafting assistance, translation, transcription, and case management. They cannot decide cases, grant bail, assess witness credibility, determine sentences, or use unexplainable algorithms in any court process. The regulations state that no judicial outcome shall result from algorithmic decision-making alone. AI systems must function solely in an assistive capacity and remain subservient to human judgment.

Why India Moved to Restrict AI in Courts

In March 2026, a trial court relied on non-existent judgments generated by AI, which the Supreme Court called judicial misconduct. Courts have increasingly turned to AI tools without proper oversight, creating risks of biased or fabricated legal precedents. The draft regulations require that AI systems must not perpetuate bias on grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, gender, disability, language, or economic status. Personal data processed through AI must comply with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

How Courts Can Use AI Responsibly

Permitted AI applications include case management, identification of filing defects, cause list preparation, hearing scheduling, and docket prioritization. The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, emphasizes human primacy, transparency, accountability, and judicial independence. The 35-page draft establishes a clear red line: AI may assist, but it will never replace the human mind. The regulations apply to the Supreme Court, High Courts, all lower courts, tribunals, and statutory commissions performing adjudicatory functions across India.

Final Thoughts

India’s Supreme Court has drawn a firm boundary: AI assists courts but cannot replace judges or decide cases. With the deadline for public comments set at June 20, these regulations will reshape how India’s judicial system adopts technology while protecting judicial integrity and human oversight.

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