In a strong stand against AI misuse in the judiciary, the Supreme Court has raised concerns over fake decisions. On February 27, 2026, Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe addressed the issue. They said that decisions based on AI-generated fake judgments would not only be errors but also misconduct with legal repercussions.
The court issued a notice to Attorney General R. Venkataramani, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and the Bar Council of India.
Court Highlights Concerns Over AI Decisions in Judiciary
The court stressed that AI-produced decisions based on non-existent or fake information would damage the judicial process. The Justices emphasized the need to investigate such actions thoroughly.
The bench appointed senior advocate Shyam Diwan to assist in the matter. The court also expressed concerns about the effect of these practices on judicial integrity.
“The use of non-existent, fake, or artificial decisions in judicial rulings is not just a mistake; it’s misconduct,” the court noted.
The Case and Legal Proceedings
The case came before the Supreme Court when it was hearing a petition challenging a January ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The high court had relied on AI-generated decisions that lacked substance.
The court raised serious concerns over such practices, as they undermine the credibility of judicial decisions.
Court’s Response and Action Plan
The bench ordered that no actions based on the disputed report should proceed until further notice. The court also decided that the matter should be explored in more detail.
On the procedural side, the lower court had appointed an advocate-commissioner to analyze the disputed property’s physical characteristics.
The petitioners challenged this report, claiming it was based on AI-generated decisions. The court found the High Court had verified these AI-generated decisions.
Supreme Court’s Next Steps
The petitioners then approached the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court’s decision. The bench agreed to hear the case and issued a notice in this regard.
The hearing for the special leave petition was scheduled for March 10, with the court urging caution in the meantime.
On February 17, Chief Justice Suryakant’s bench had raised concerns over the growing trend of lawyers submitting AI-generated petitions.
