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CJI collaborates with AI lawyer
During the event, the Chief Justice asked the AI whether the death penalty is constitutional in India. The AI promptly responded, “Yes, the death penalty is constitutional in India. It is reserved for the rarest of cases, as determined by the Supreme Court, where the crime is exceptionally heinous and warrants such punishment.” The response drew applause from those present, with the Chief Justice visibly pleased. The response drew applause from those present, and the chief justice seemed satisfied with the response.
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Several Supreme Court judges were present, including the incoming new CJI Judge Sanjeev Khanna at the NJMA Inauguration Ceremony, where this demonstration of the potential of AI in law took place. Speaking at the event, Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judicial institutions in protecting the rights of citizens. fundamental rights and ensuring justice.
“This took almost a year and a half in terms of conceptualization and planning. The actual implementation took about six months. It was done in record time. We thought we should have not just a museum of artifacts, but a museum comparable to the international best, to emphasize the importance of our institution and the high courts in delivering justice to our citizens and in protecting the fundamental rights of our citizens,” he said.
Praising the museum designers, the CJI said, “The executors of this museum were ahead of the times. They knew what I was talking about. They had also designed the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalay at the Teen Murti Bhawan, so they had all the experience of doing a modern museum of the highest international quality.”
He then dedicated the facility to the nation, adding: “This reflects the ethos of the Supreme Court and the importance of the court to the life of our nation. So on behalf of all my colleagues here, I have the pleasure of dedicating this museum to the nation to make this museum an interactive space for the younger generation.”
DY Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India, will complete his term on November 10. The Center announced Justice Sanjeev Khanna as his successor on October 24.
