Artificial Intelligence
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Algorithmic Justice or Psychological Bias 2.0? Rethinking AI Risk Assessment in Criminal Sentencing
This shift toward algorithmic sentencing represents a new frontier for Critical Legal Studies, where the indeterminacy of human judgment is replaced by an opaque ideology of data-driven objectivity that masks traditional power imbalances. The Facade of Objectivity – Unmasking the Neutrality Myth What if, in criminal sentencing, the most potent bias is no longer visible?…
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The Right to a Human Judge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Ali Akhlaq Khan, VL Desk
As John Rawls was penning down that, “A legal system must make provisions for conducting orderly trials and hearings; it must contain rules of evidence that guarantee rational procedures of inquiry. While there are variations in these procedures, the rule of law requires some form of due process: that is, a process reasonably designed to…
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New Age Discrimination: AI and Social Justice
Abstract The blog critically examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence on social justice by studying hindrance in systematic procedures called as “algorithmic bias.” It critically scrutinizes the current digital law frameworks including the European and Indian Laws and its implementation around the world with the help of real-life examples, advocating a need for adopting an…
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Gaps in International Criminal Law on Third-Party Responsibility for AI-Enabled Drones and Targeted Ecocide
Acknowledgement: The authors are thankful to Paarth Chhapolia, Mohammed Haris and Tanasvi Mittal for their assistance with editing the piece. Ecocide refers to the extensive, enduring, and severe destruction of ecosystems by human activities, causing significant environmental harm and the infringement of fundamental human rights. This widespread devastation diminishes biodiversity, disrupts ecological balance, and jeopardizes…
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The Service That Serves Itself: Unfair Trade Practices And Conflict Of Interest In AI Platforms Under Indian Consumer Protection Law
Imagine asking an AI-powered financial assistant embedded in a popular fintech application whether you should invest in a particular mutual fund. The assistant recommends it confidently, in fluent Hindi or English, with the warmth of a trusted advisor. What the assistant does not tell you is that the mutual fund in question is offered by…
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India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: From Platform Governance To Institutional Transformation
ABSTRACT The digital revolution in India has made Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) a critical tool in its governance reform journey. DPI is based on digitized and interconnected systems such as Aadhar, UPI, and data systems based on consent, which provide a pathway to deliver public services in a large and diversely inhabited country in a…
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Report Release: The Case That Wasn’t: A Repository of AI Hallucinations in Common Law Courtrooms Around The World | Feb 2026, Virtuosity Legal
Foreword to the Feb, 2026 Report Kaif Siddiqui, Research Fellow, NALSAR Univ. Hyderabad It is November 2025, as I write this note. Exactly three years since the world changed forever, with the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022. And unlike many other historical instances where we may say that “the world changed forever”, this…
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Generative AI vs. Ad Bots: India’s Legal Blind Spot
The digital advertising ecosystem today uses sophisticated data analytics and AI to target consumers far more precisely than traditional one-way media. Platforms like Google and social networks collect demographics and behavior to tailor ads and measure ROI. However, this precision comes at a cost – automated “bots” now generate about half of all internet traffic.…
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Algorithmic Discrimination in India’s Legal System: Constitutional Challenges and Policy Reform
Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to futuristic imagination as it is already transforming India’s legal system. The government has invested heavily, with Phase III of the eCourts Project receiving over seven thousand crores, a portion earmarked for AI and blockchain in High Courts.[i] The seriousness of this investment is clear. Under this project, AI…
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Algorithmic Bias And The Quest For Equal Justice In India
Artificial intelligence is also making inroads into India’s justice delivery system. Courts are looking at digital tools to help manage cases, predict outcomes, and even make decisions. The Supreme Court of India spearheaded projects such as SUPACE (Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Courts Efficiency) to aid judges in legal research and sorting precedents, and…