Punjab and Haryana High Court Restricts AI Use

The India===Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a directive prohibiting judicial officers in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as OpenAI===ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft===Microsoft Copilot, and Meta Platforms===Meta AI for writing judgments and conducting legal research. This decision follows a similar policy introduced by the India===Gujarat High Court, which also restricts AI use in judicial decision-making, order drafting, and judgment preparation. The move reflects concerns, articulated by Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, about the premature integration of AI into adjudication without robust legislative and institutional frameworks, warning of systemic risks and the potential for a 'crisis of sorts' if not managed carefully. Both High Courts emphasize that AI should enhance justice delivery speed and quality, not replace judicial reasoning.