India's Courts and Artificial Intelligence: A Future Outlook

  • Mohit Sharma Symbiosis International Deemed University, Symbiosis Law School
Keywords: artificial intelligence, machine learning, judiciary, legal justice system, India

Abstract

In recent years, the legal system has used artificial intelligence technology extensively. Artificial intelligence for judicial purposes is more efficient, knowledgeable, and impartial than human judges. It has its limitations, largely based on big data, algorithms, and computing power rather than organic intelligence. Judiciary artificial intelligence cannot completely replace human judges because of differences in conceptual framework, application scenario, and ability and potential. Unambiguously stating that judicial artificial intelligence is never a replacement for human judges is crucial. The study aims to investigate the legal issues and the various ways that AI impacts the legal system. The research methodology is qualitative, inductive and descriptive.

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Mohit Sharma, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Symbiosis Law School

Symbiosis International Deemed University, Symbiosis Law School, Noida, India, e-mail: mohit9826@gmail.com

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Published
2023-06-29
How to Cite
Sharma M. (2023). India’s Courts and Artificial Intelligence: A Future Outlook. LeXonomica, 15(1), 99-120. https://doi.org/10.18690/lexonomica.15.1.99-120.2023
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