- Published on March 26, 2025
- In AI Features
Can AI Accurately Bridge the Language Divide in India’s Judiciary?
“An accurate translation is an impossibility; rather, it is an approximation”
- By Merin Susan John
AI is emerging as an administrative tool in India’s judiciary, enhancing accessibility and streamlining legal processes. From real-time transcriptions of bench hearings to multilingual translations of judgments, AI-powered tools are trying to bridge gaps in language accessibility in the judicial system.
These tools now help detect procedural defects in case filings, potentially reducing the backlog of pending cases. The Supreme Court of India confirmed its integration of AI into administrative functions and remains firm in its stance—AI has no role in judicial decision-making.
Increased Accessibility with AI-Powered Translations
As a multicultural nation, one of the biggest challenges in India’s legal system has been language accessibility. A significant portion of Sup
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Merin Susan John
Merin Susan John is a journalist at Analytics India Magazine, reporting on the intersection of AI and human capital. She can be reached at merin.john@aimmediahouse.com
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