From courtroom to boardroom: Supreme Court drafts sets tone for India’s AI rules

Supreme Court’s draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026 could shape India’s broader AI governance framework. The draft adopts a balanced approach—encouraging AI for legal research, translation, transcription, case management, and administrative efficiency while drawing clear red lines around judicial decision-making. The proposed rules may serve as a model for AI regulation across sectors beyond the judiciary. Probir Roy Chowdhury, Partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors, captures the consumer-facing dimension well. “Consumers are becoming more aware that they are interacting with AI-generated content, AI-backed customer support and automated decision-making systems. That is why transparency is increasingly becoming a trust and confidence issue now more than ever before.” Read more