CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged the adoption of AI and technology to accelerate justice delivery, calling it the only effective solution to time wastage in the judiciary. He launched Madhya Pradesh High Court’s new digital platforms and emphasized the need for nationwide integration of such advancements, while a Supreme Court committee explores AI’s role in speeding up case disposal.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called for deeper integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into the judicial system to expedite justice delivery. Speaking at a Madhya Pradesh High Court event on May 16, 2026, he stated that technology is the only effective way to reduce inefficiencies in the judiciary and benefit the common man. The CJI highlighted the judiciary’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements, including AI, which have been part of the system since 1990. He praised Madhya Pradesh High Court’s newly developed digital platforms and urged nationwide adoption, citing Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal’s support for scaling such initiatives. A Supreme Court committee has been formed to explore how AI can enhance the judicial system, particularly in faster case disposal. The event also featured remarks from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, High Court Chief Justice Sanjeev Sabharwal, and Meghwal, reinforcing the push for digital transformation in India’s legal framework.
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