Nagarathna 'Judicial Independence Must Include Freedom From AI Influence'

Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna on Saturday said that judicial independence in the modern era is not just freedom from external power, but also freedom from algorithmic influence.

She said the future of justice cannot be shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI) alone, but must be determined by judges supported by tools, yet always guided by constitutional values, the rule of law, and a commitment to equity and fairness.

Justice Nagarathna was speaking at the 22nd Biennial State-Level Conference of Judicial



Officers, themed 'Reimagining the Judiciary in the Era of Artificial Intelligence', organised by the Karnataka State Judicial Officers Association. 

"The principle that must remain absolutely unchanged amid all this change is the rule of law. No matter how advanced technology becomes, the foundation of our judiciary cannot and must not shift," she said. 

"The rule of law is not a technical concept; it is a moral and constitutional commitment that ensures fairness, equality, and accountability," she added.