New Delhi, Oct 25: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can aid judges, lawyers and citizens, but it cannot replace the human element essential to delivering justice, Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant said as reported by Bar and Bench.
Speaking at the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s annual law conference, he stressed that while technology can guide legal work, the human mind and conscience must remain the final arbiter. Justice Kant described technology as a “force multiplier” transforming the legal system through e-filing, online hearings and AI-assisted tools, but warned against over-reliance on them. He cautioned that AI is not infallible and can produce errors or biased results, underscoring the need for human oversight. Justice Kant said the legal fraternity must balance innovation with ethical responsibility and inclusivity, ensuring that technology enhances, not replaces, justice.
