BS EDIT: Smart Courts

By Business StandardPublished On Jun 11, 2026

The Backlog Burden

With over 55 million pending cases, courts are increasingly looking to technology to improve efficiency

AI in Administration

AI can assist with filing, scheduling, record-keeping and other routine court processes

Greater Consistency

Technology can help standardise registry functions, improving transparency and reducing inconsistencies

Judges Stay in Charge

The draft bars AI from deciding cases, assessing evidence or determining judicial outcomes

Advisory, Not Authoritative

AI outputs must remain subject to human verification and independent judicial review

The Real Test

Effective training, oversight and data protection will determine the success of AI in courts