EXAMINING THE ETHICAL AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AI IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING

AUTHOR – RUTHRA.M & NIVETHA.JK, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – RUTHRA.M & NIVETHA.JK, EXAMINING THE ETHICAL AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF AI IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 651-658, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

This research investigates artificial intelligence and the role of the judiciary in the justice delivery system. In justice delivery, human conscience is more important than artificial intelligence. This study employed empirical methods and also used surveys and comparative charts. Results revealed that artificial intelligence cannot replace human minds because AI can understand facts but cannot grasp emotions and real-life circumstances. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to the fact that judgments made by AI will be practical rather than ethical. While providing judgments, a judge should consider both practical and ethical aspects. Despite certain limitations, this study contributes to the judicial field, which requires faster judgments but also proper judgments, which is challenging to achieve simultaneously. Future research directions are suggested to focus on providing solutions for quicker judgments in an ethical way. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into justice delivery, suggesting that human intervention is superior to artificial intelligence because human judges can incorporate empathy, moral reasoning, and a nuanced understanding of complex human behaviour’s and societal norms into their decisions.

KEYWORDS – Artificial intelligence-Judiciary-Justice delivery-Human conscience-Replacing humans-Practical-Ethical-Faster justice-Human emotions.