The Gujarat high court on Saturday issued a policy regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial and court administration, stating that AI cannot be used for adjudication processes, including judicial decision-making, drafting of judgments or orders and evaluation of evidence, holding judges personally responsible for all orders and judgments issued in their names. Gujarat HC bars AI use for adjudication, verdicts The policy titled ‘Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Court Administration’, stated that while artificial intelligence can improve efficiency, research and administrative functioning, the core function of adjudication, must remain with judges. “The core of adjudication, the weighing of evidence, interpretation of law, application of legal principles to facts, exercise of discretion, and delivery of reasoned decisions belongs exclusively to the domain of the human mind,” it stated. The policy stated the prohibition of using AI for judicial decision-making, judicial reasoning, order or judgment drafting, bail or sentencing considerations, interpretation of facts, weighing of arguments, determination of rights and liabilities, interim orders or final judgments. Additionally, the policy …