The Evolution of Technology in Judiciary: Challenges and Opportunities

Justice B R Gavai of the Supreme Court addressed the use of technology within the judiciary, highlighting concerns over the misuse of court proceedings shared on social media. He emphasized balancing transparency with ethical use and noted the impact of technology on judicial efficiency, while cautioning against unverified AI-generated data.

Justice B R Gavai, a Supreme Court judge poised to become the Chief Justice of India, has underscored the spread of edited court hearing clips on social media that sensationalize legal proceedings. Speaking in Kenya, he advocated for guidelines on live-streaming to address this issue.

At the event themed 'Leveraging on Technology within the Judiciary,' Justice Gavai expressed concerns about content creators and YouTubers editing court clips to create out-of-context portrayals, potentially leading to misinformation and intellectual property issues.

He elaborated on how technology has advanced judicial efficiency worldwide, but warned of the ethical dilemmas and risks associated with AI in legal research, including fabricated case citations. He emphasized the need for technology to support, not replace, human judgment in the judiciary.

(With inputs from agencies.)