The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to control the “unregulated” use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in courts. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard the petition filed by Kartikeya Rawal, represented by senior advocate Anupam Lal Das. The PIL raised concerns about AI tools creating fake judicial precedents cited in court decisions. The Chief Justice acknowledged these risks but said they should be handled on the administrative side. “We use it in a very over-conscious manner and we do not want this to overpower our judicial decision-making,” he said. The CJI stressed that AI might aid judicial work but should not influence judicial reasoning. Mr. Das pointed out that lower courts had cited non-existent Supreme Court precedents, urging regulatory action. However, the court said judges are trained to verify sources and that the judiciary is already addressing the issue through judicial academies and bar bodies. The CJI welcomed suggestions via mail but saw no need for court orders. The petition was withdrawn after the hearing was complete.