Non-Existent AI Generated Judgments A Menace Across The World: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently highlighted the growing issue of lawyers and litigants citing fake judgments generated by AI tools. This practice is seen as a serious threat not just in India but worldwide.
In Heart & Soul Entertainment Ltd v Deepak s/o Shivkumar Bahry, the Bombay High Court noted a non-existent judgment in submissions, suspecting AI generation, and made remarks against the petitioner. A bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi expunged those remarks as a one-time indulgence but used the occasion to warn against the trend.
The justices described it as a “menace” rampant across courts globally, urging everyone to exercise caution when relying on AI-generated material. They noted the Supreme Court is already addressing this judicially, emphasizing accountability to protect the integrity of legal proceedings.
Earlier instances, like a trial court relying on AI-fabricated judgments, led the Supreme Court to declare such reliance as misconduct with legal consequences. This underscores the need for verified sources in legal practice, especially as AI tools proliferate.
