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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
E-research library with AI tools to assist lawyers
New Delhi: In an attempt to integrate legal work in courts with artificial intelligence, Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has opened a one-of-its-kind e-research library at the Rouse Avenue courts. Inaugurated on July 5 by law minister Kapil Mishra, the library has various software to assist lawyers in their legal work. With initial funding of Rs 20 lakh, BCD functionaries told TOI that they are also planning the expansion of the library to be accessed from anywhere. Named after former BCD chairman BS Sherawat, the library boasts an integrated system, including the legal research platform SCC Online, the legal research online database Manupatra, and an AI platform, Lucio, along with several e-books on law across 15 desktops. Advocate Neeraj, president of Central Delhi Bar Court Association, told TOI, "The vision behind this initiative is to help law practitioners in their research. Lawyers are the officers of the honourable court who assist the judicial officer to reach a verdict in cases. This library will help lawyers in their legal work. Keeping that in mind, considering a request by our association, BCD provided us with funds and resources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 3 & 4 BHK from 6.76 Cr* All Inc. in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 7 Mahalaxmi, Runwal Group Book Now Undo " You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The library, which runs from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, aims to develop a mechanism with the help of the evolution of technology to allow access from anywhere in the country. "We are thinking along those lines too. It will be good if a lawyer needs some research on some law point and can access the AI tools from anywhere; she will be able to upgrade herself immediately to assist the court and present her case more efficiently," added Neeraj. Staffed with one technical person and a superintendent, the facility will incur around Rs 1 lakh per month to remain functional. With pendency in Delhi district courts now running over 15.3 lakh cases, AI tools can help law practitioners as well as the courts. Advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice-president of Central Delhi Court Bar Association, said, "Imagine AI tools which can give you relevant references, cite related judgments, and even prepare a case if provided with proper inputs. The AI tools have immense potential." In July 2024, 'Adalat AI' was inaugurated in Delhi's district courts. This AI-driven speech recognition software is designed to assist court stenographers in transcribing witness examinations and orders dictated by judges to applications designed to streamline workflow. This tool automates many processes. A judicial officer has to log in, press a few buttons, and speak out their observations, which are automatically transcribed, including the legal language. The order is automatically prepared. The then Delhi High Court Chief Justice, now SC Judge Manmohan, said, "The biggest problem I see judges facing is that there is a large demand for stenographers, but there's not a large pool available. I think this app will solve that problem to a large extent. It will ensure that a large pool of stenographers will become available for other purposes." At present, the application is being used in at least eight states, including Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana and Punjab.
Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Manupatra Conducts a Survey on AI-Adoption in the India Legal Landscape, First of its Kind in India
India PR Distribution New Delhi [India], June 2: At Manupatra, we have been at the forefront of technological innovation in the Indian legal landscape. Our continuous interactions with legal professionals and law students have given us first-hand feedback on the legal trends and technologies that have a direct impact on the Indian legal landscape. Over the past couple of years, AI has permeated the daily lives of people, affecting both personal and professional spaces. In the legal arena, AI-powered tools have demonstrated clear benefits for legal professionals, from streamlining research, assisted drafting, and making case/ contract management easier. However, this has not been without incidents with lawyers and judges alike being found to have cited fabricated cases hallucinated by AI. At Manupatra, we see the immense potential AI carries in being used for legal tasks. As such, we conducted a "first of its kind" nationwide survey to gauge the scale and state of artificial intelligence adoption across India's legal landscape. This survey has captured firsthand insights from legal professionals and students to identify the critical gaps that must be addressed to ensure AI's responsible, ethical, and effective deployment. Understanding these dynamics is essential, not only to inform policymakers and industry leaders but also to empower the legal community with best practices and risk mitigation strategies. Manupatra is releasing its comprehensive "Adoption of AI in the Indian Legal Landscape" survey report. The survey gathered insights from 227 law students, advocates, in-house counsel, firm partners, academics, and judicial officers across India. Key Findings: * Digital-Native Demographic: 60% of respondents are aged 18-34, with law students (36.6%) and advocates (23.8%) leading participation, signaling strong grassroots readiness for AI experimentation. * Widespread Early Adoption: Nearly 60% have used AI tools in the past year for legal research (77.9%), summarization (65.7%), and drafting support (54.7%). * Productivity Gains vs. Trust Deficit: While 79.7% report significant time savings on repetitive tasks, only 4.1% fully trust AI outputs without human verification, and 48.8% insist on review before use. * Critical Barriers: Over half (58.1%) cite unreliable output quality, 51.2% point to hallucinated or incorrect content, and 42.4% lament lack of India-specific legal context in existing tools. * Governance Shortfalls: Although 77.1% believe firms should disclose AI use in advice and filings, just 11% have formal written AI policies in place. Key Challenges Identified * Unreliable Output Quality (58.14%): Over half of respondents flagged inconsistent accuracy and "hallucinated" content as top pain points when using AI tools. * Data Privacy & Security (47.67%) Nearly half of users worry about protecting client information and complying with confidentiality obligations. * Lack of India-Specific Legal Context (42.44%): AI models trained on global data often misinterpret or omit nuances of Indian statutes and precedents. * Ethical & Professional Responsibility Concerns (38.37%): Professionals expressed unease about liability, bias, and the ethical use of AI in client work. * Training Gaps & Awareness (40.12% & 34.30%): A significant portion cite limited staff training and low awareness of available tools as adoption barriers. User Expectations & Future Outlook * Mainstream Adoption Timeline: 35.68% expect AI to become a standard legal tool within 1-2 years, with only 3.96% believing it will take beyond five years. * Positive Sentiment with Caution: While 46.25% hold a "mostly positive" view of AI's impact and 18.06% see it as "transformative," 45.37% adopt a balanced stance, recognizing both benefits and risks. * Demand for Enablers: Respondents prioritize accredited training (67.40%), freemium or trial access to tools (66.52%), and formal policy guidance from bar councils or courts (47.58%) to bridge gaps and build trust. * Co-pilot over Replacement: The prevailing expectation is that AI will augment the legal mind by streamlining research and drafting while final judgment will remain firmly human. About Manupatra Manupatra is the leading provider of legal, regulatory, business information and analytics that helps subscribers navigate the law faster and smarter. Manupatra is the first legal-tech company in India which pioneered online legal research in India since 2000. It is the largest and most comprehensive database of Indian & International legal materials, which provides search capabilities powered by AI and ML. A perfect blend of law and technology, Lawyers, law firms, judiciary, government, corporate legal departments, students trust Manupatra to provide them with comprehensive access to the law through an intuitive platform.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dakshina Kannada to get one more law school
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district will have another law college, which will start functioning from the next academic year. The 145-year-old St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) announced on Thursday the formal approval and launch of its School of Law. Fr Praveen Martis, vice-chancellor of the institution, said that starting from the academic year 2025–26, the School of Law will offer two programmes—a three-year LLB (honours) and a five-year integrated BBA LLB (honours). Both courses will have an intake of 60 students. With recent recognition granted under Section 7(1)(i) of the Advocates Act, 1961, by the Bar Council of India, the university was officially authorised to confer degrees in law. The law library, housing over Rs 33 lakh worth of resources, is fully integrated with SCC Online, Manupatra, and Knimbus eLibrary, providing 24/7 remote access to leading legal databases and journals, managed through the Koha Library Management System. The School of Law will stress experiential learning. From clinical legal education and legal aid clinics to internships with courts, law firms, NGOs, and policy think tanks, students are exposed to the real world of law early in their academic journey. Regular debates, moot competitions, group discussions, and case study sessions empower students with critical thinking, legal reasoning, and communication skills vital to their future careers. Apart from this, there will be mentorship programmes connecting students with practising advocates and academic leaders.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
St. Aloysius to launch graduate law programmes from 2025-26
St. Aloysius (deemed-to-be-university) will offer graduate law programmes from 2025-26 academic year, after the Bar Council of India recently granted recognition to its School of Law under the Advocates' Act. Vice-Chancellor Praveen Martis told reporters here on Thursday, that the School would offer a three-year LLB (Honours) and a five-year Integrated BBA-LLB (Honours), with an intake of 60 students each. The programmes are approved for academic years 2025–26 and 2026–27 and adhere to the Rules of Legal Education, 2008. The University has created an ecosystem for holistic legal education that rivals the best in the country. The law library, housing over ₹33 lakh worth of resources, is fully integrated with SCC Online, Manupatra, and Knimbus eLibrary, providing 24/7 remote access to leading legal databases and journals, managed through the Koha Library Management System, making legal research seamless and advanced. Admissions to the two courses are open, and interested applicants may visit the official university website at to explore eligibility, curriculum, and application details.
