AI in Indian Courts: What the Supreme Court's Draft Regulations 2026 Mean for Litigants and Advocates The Supreme Court of India, through its Artificial Intelligence Committee, has published a preliminary draft titled Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026, inviting comments from stakeholders and the public until 20 June 2026. For litigants, advocates, and anyone navigating the Delhi district courts or the Delhi High Court, this is a significant development worth understanding. Why these regulations matter For the first time, India is moving toward a structured framework governing how AI tools may be used within the judicial system. The draft rests on five core principles: human primacy, transparency, accountability, data protection, and judicial independence. In plain terms, AI is permitted to assist the courts — but never to decide. The draft makes clear that the ultimate authority over questions of law, fact, and justice remains exclusively with human ju...