The Supreme Court has approved a framework governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary to modernize court operations and improve the administration of justice.
In a resolution, the SC en banc outlined guidelines anchored on three ethical principles: fairness, accountability, and transparency.
The initiative forms part of the court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022–2027, which aims to build a technology-driven judiciary that is transparent, accountable, and accessible.
A key feature of the framework is the concept of “human-centered augmented intelligence,” underscoring that AI should support, not replace, human reasoning and judicial decision-making.
The framework also expands its ethical scope to include environmental responsibility and sustainability.
The High Tribunal said AI tools may only be used with authorization from the SC en banc, with mandatory disclosure of their use.
It added that privacy and data protection must be upheld at all stages.
