Archive · 5 Jun 2025
CJI Gavai Warns Against Overreliance on Technology in Justice
The Chief Justice of India, CJI Gavai, warned against letting technology take over in court.
He said that if the legal system relies too much on technology, people might lose trust.
The rule of law is a promise to ensure fairness for everyone.
Gavai thinks that courts should balance using new technology with old values.
He stressed the human element is still essential when it comes to justice and it's essential to uphold the rule of law.
The judiciary should be more focused on the people and less on computer algorithms.
CJI Gavai cautioned against prioritizing technology in the justice system.
He believes overreliance on technology could erode public faith in judiciary.
Gavai emphasized the rule of law exists as a promise to people.
He urged courts to uphold the rule of law amidst technological advancements.
Gavai highlighted the need for a balance between commercial pragmatism and justice.
- Who
- CJI B R Gavai
- What
- The role of technology in the justice delivery system.
- When
- May 4
- Where
- British Institute of International and Comparative Law, London
- Why
- To maintain public trust and ensure fairness and justice.
Skeptics of Tech
Advocates for Tech
Impact on Public Trust
Skeptics of Tech
Overreliance on technology erodes public faith.
Advocates for Tech
Technology can improve efficiency and access to justice.
Focus of Judiciary
Skeptics of Tech
Human touch and fairness should be prioritized over efficiency.
Advocates for Tech
Pragmatic approach to resolve cases efficiently is necessary.
- Speaker
- CJI B R Gavai
- Location
- British Institute of International and Comparative Law, London
- Date
- May 4
- Key Issue
- Technology's role in justice
- Core principle
- Rule of law
Sources
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'Graft in judiciary has negative impact'
Collegium system reforms can't be at cost of judicial independence: CJI
Judges taking poll plunge or govt posts after retirement improper: CJI
Public faith in judiciary gets denuded by corruption among judges: CJI B R Gavai
Have publicly pledged to refuse post-retirement jobs: CJI BR Gavai
CJI BR Gavai on corruption, collegium and judicial transparency: 10 key statements
