AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING
AUTHOR – RAJARAJESHVARI R.S, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW (SOEL), THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – RAJARAJESHVARI R.S, AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 648-658, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
Abstract:
Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India)“Justice is not cloistered Virtue: she must be allowed to suffer the scrutiny and respectful, even though outspoken, Comments of ordinary men.” The use of artificial intelligence (AI) into the judicial system Represents a significant leap in legal technology. In recent years, AI techniques have been Increasingly used to help forecast court rulings, analyse legal data, and translate legal papers. SUVAS (Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software) is one such application that helps Translate judicial papers between English and regional languages like Tamil, boosting Accessibility and efficiency in legal proceedings. However, while AI has numerous Advantages, its role in judicial decision-making remains contentious. As Hon’ble Justice B.R. Gavai pointed out, AI lacks the vital human attributes of emotion, moral reasoning, and Ethical judgment, all of which are required to appreciate the complexities and intricacies of Legal conflicts. This study investigates the two domains of AI in the judiciary: its benefits And limitations. It is particularly concerned with how current and future generations of legal Professionals are expected to adapt to this changing technology. Drawing on historical Analogies with previous technological revolutions, such as the adoption of computers and Mobile technologies, this paper highlights that successful adaptation requires a thorough Understanding of legal concepts rather than a superficial reliance on AI tools. The findings Imply that, while AI can improve judicial efficiency and inform decision-making, it cannot Replace a well-trained legal mind’s interpretative and ethical abilities. To effectively Integrate AI into decision-making, legal practitioners must have both technological Competence and a solid conceptual base.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, technology, human, judiciary, decision making