Opinion | Are Nepal’s courts ready for AI?
Summary
Nepal's courts are increasingly using AI tools in legal research, case management, and transcription, raising questions about oversight, accountability, and fairness in judicial processes.
Key Points
- AI is already integrated into Nepal's legal system through tools that aid document sorting, case law research, transcription, and case management.
- Automation in courts, such as Supreme Court's cause-list system, affects case allocation and judicial administration without clear AI governance.
- AI platforms influence legal professionals' visibility and competence, shifting the professional landscape.
- Challenges include language diversity, lack of transparency in AI systems, and difficulties in tracing accountability for algorithmic errors.
