Samarkand, Oct. 1 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said technology must be harnessed to expand access to justice but cautioned that artificial intelligence cannot replace judicial acumen or decision-making, which must remain with judges.

Addressing the 7th Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the CJI said the challenge before courts was to embrace technology while remaining faithful to their constitutional duties.

"Technology can bring justice within the reach of millions, but without adequate safeguards, it may exclude the very citizens it is intended to serve, and erode public trust," he said.

He said the Supreme Court's approach was to treat ...