𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩: 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘐 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘮, 𝘈 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦’

• P B Balaji, Madras High Court judge, releases book on the usage of generative AI in the legal system

Chennai, 9 November 2024: ‘Generative AI in the Courtoom, A practical handbook for modern justice’, authored by Mr. Aspire K. Swaminathan and Adv. Ms. Anita Thomas was released at an event in Chennai today. The book explores the transformative potential of Generative AI in the legal system. It offers practical insights into how Indian legal professionals—from judges to lawyers and court administrators—can leverage AI tools to make justice delivery more efficient, accessible, and equitable.

(L to R) Author Aspire K. Swaminathan: PWC Davidar IAS (Retd.), Advisor - Digital & Simplified Governance, Tamil Nadu eGovernance Agency; Hon'ble P B Balaji, Hon’ble Judge, Madras High Court; Dr.Dakshinamurthy, Pro Vice Chancellor at Vijaybhoomi University; Adv. Ms. Anita Thomas 

The Chief Guest at the event was His Lordship Thiru. P B Balaji, Hon’ble Judge, Madras High Court and the Guests of Honour were Thiru. PWC Davidar IAS (Retd.), Advisor - Digital & Simplified Governance, Tamil Nadu eGovernance Agency, and Dr.Dakshinamurthy, Pro Vice Chancellor at Vijaybhoomi University and Professor of Practise at the Golden Gate University, San Francisco.

Launch Youtube video link 👇 

The book was released by the His Lordship Thiru. P B Balaji, and the first copy was presented to PWC Davidar IAS (Retd.).

The book demystifies AI for judges, lawyers, and court staff. With insights drawn from both India and other countries, it includes case studies that showcase AI’s practical application in legal research, decision-making, and court management. It addresses ethical questions, privacy concerns, and data security and is specifically tailored to the Indian legal system. “Generative AI in the Courtroom” is structured as a hands-on guide, providing a roadmap for legal professionals to implement AI solutions in their daily practice.

In his foreword, Professor Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras and National Chair of the AI Task Force of the Government of India, says that the book vividly narrates the impact of adopting AI and underscores the balance between human judgment and AI assistance in the courtroom.  

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