New Delhi, June 4 -- On 3 June the Supreme Court released draft regulations proposing a comprehensive framework for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in India's judicial system, marking its first-ever attempt to formally regulate AI's use in India's judiciary. It has invited public comments until 20 June.

The proposal rests on a simple core principle: AI may assist judicial work, but decision-making must remain exclusively with humans.

Mint takes a close look at the proposed guidelines and what they could mean for the future Indian courts.

The Supreme Court introduced the draft regulations to address the rapid integration of AI tools within the legal profession. The guidelines aim to establish clear boundaries as concerns mo...