The interface between emerging technology and institutional justice delivery is an increasingly important area of Indian legal policy. By a notice dated 3rd June 2026, the Supreme Court of India, through its Artificial Intelligence Committee, released for public consultation a draft “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026,” inviting comments up to 20th June 2026.
Grounded in human primacy, transparency, accountability, data protection, and judicial independence, the draft governs AI deployment across the Supreme Court, High Courts, and all Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions performing adjudicatory functions. It spans ten chapters and fifty-seven regulations, resting on five foundational principles: