The Supreme Court raised concern over unchecked AI use in legal drafting after fake citations surfaced. While tools like SUVAS and SUPACE aid administration, accuracy remains paramount. Citing risks of bias and privacy breaches, it urged human oversight and sovereign AI safeguards.
Click to View MoreThe leaky pipeline in judiciary shows women declining from 36.3% in lower courts to 13.4% in High Courts and only one in the Supreme Court, due to collegium bias, poor infrastructure, and domestic burdens, demanding substantive equality, reservations, audits, and institutional reform.
Click to View MoreJudges are removed through a strict parliamentary and quasi-judicial process under Article 124(4) and the Judges Inquiry Act. No judge has been removed so far. The system balances accountability and independence but faces challenges from high thresholds, political motives and calls for reform.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s plan to revisit the NJAC issue has reopened concerns about how judges are appointed. The Collegium remains opaque and slow, while the NJAC was rejected for threatening judicial independence. The situation highlights the need for balanced reforms, starting with a clear Memorandum of Procedure.
Click to View MoreJuvenile justice system is strained, with over 55% cases pending before understaffed JJBs. The India Justice Report flags poor infrastructure, high pendency, and inconsistent assessments under the JJ Act, 2015. Strengthening capacity, training, and rehabilitation is essential to protect child rights and improve outcomes.
Click to View MoreIndia needs gender-inclusive courts to promote equality, create an inclusive environment, and ensure fair, empathetic, and balanced judicial decisions. This is vital to address the under-representation of women in the higher judiciary and dismantle existing systemic barriers.
Click to View MoreJudiciary is integrating AI for efficient, transparent, and accessible justice. Initiatives like SUPACE and SUVAS help judges with research and translation. However, AI presents ethical challenges like data privacy and algorithmic bias. A human-centric approach is crucial for fairness, justice, and accountability.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Law and Justice is promoting Arbitration and Mediation in the country to improve accessibility and speedy trials. The Mediation Act 2023 provides a statutory framework for mediation, encouraging pre-litigation for civil and commercial disputes. Challenges include lack of awareness, quality, and infrastructure.
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