AI-powered Supreme Court of India opens today: A new era of justice system?

For the first time in its 73-year history, the Supreme Court will be without its familiar sights when it reopens on Monday after the summer vacation. The courtrooms of the Chief Justice of India and the two most senior judges will be devoid of the racks of judgments and towering piles of petitions that have lined the walls and desks for decades. Instead, lawyers and litigants will be welcomed by futuristic IT-enabled courtrooms. The upgrades, which are all energy-efficient green initiatives, have been implemented to fulfill Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's vision of optimizing the use of technology in the judiciary and justice delivery systems. The courtrooms will now be equipped with state-of-the-art digital video conferencing systems, LED walls, and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them more accessible and efficient. The changes are part of a larger effort by the Supreme Court to modernize its operations and improve its delivery of justice. The court has already implemented a number of other technological initiatives, such as an online case management system and a virtual courtroom. The introduction of futuristic IT-enabled courtrooms is a significant step forward for the Supreme Court and is a testament to its commitment to providing access to justice for all.