Supreme Court flags Global rise in AI-Generated fake Judgments
The Supreme Court of India has recently highlighted the growing global issue of AI-generated fake judgments being cited in courts. This trend threatens judicial integrity, prompting strong warnings from the bench.
Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi called the practice a “rampant menace” affecting courts worldwide, not just in India. They urged lawyers and litigants to verify AI-generated content carefully, noting that the court is already addressing it judicially. The bench made these remarks on March 26, 2026, while hearing a special leave petition from Heart and Soul Entertainment Ltd. against Bombay High Court comments.
In one case, a Bombay High Court flagged AI-like submissions citing a fictional judgment, “Jyoti w/o Dinesh Tulsiani Vs. Elegant Associates,” generated possibly by ChatGPT. Earlier, in February 2026, Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe examined an Andhra Pradesh trial court order relying on four non-existent precedents like Subramani v. M. Natarajan, labeling it potential “misconduct.” The court issued notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and Bar Council of India, appointing amicus curiae Shyam Divan.
The Supreme Court stressed that decisions based on fake AI judgments impact the adjudicatory process directly and could lead to legal consequences. Experts note this stems from AI “hallucinations,” where tools invent facts, emphasizing the need for verification protocols in legal research.
