{"id":1301898,"date":"2025-10-31T10:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T05:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301898"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:34:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T05:04:01","slug":"thanks-to-ai-4000-courts-have-removed-typewriters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/thanks-to-ai-4000-courts-have-removed-typewriters\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanks To AI, 4000 Courts Have Removed Typewriters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a typical courtroom in coastal Andhra Pradesh, the sound of a typewriter still dominates proceedings. The stenographer types furiously as the judge dictates, pausing often to correct errors or clarify statements. Lawyers wait, witnesses fidget, and the entire system halts until the typing stops. This slow, manual process reflects the state of most Indian courtrooms paper-heavy, outdated, and struggling under the weight of inefficiency. Yet, amid this traditional setup, a quiet technological revolution is emerging powered by artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-1024x554.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-1536x830.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-at-10.32.39-AM-2048x1107.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Judge Shireen Sultana Leads the AI Revolution in India\u2019s Courtrooms<\/strong><\/em><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few rooms away, Judge <strong>Shireen Sultana<\/strong> demonstrates how AI can transform justice delivery. As she <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/ground-reports\/4000-indian-courts-have-done-away-with-typing-an-ai-revolution-is-on\/2770297\/\">speaks<\/a> into a microphone, the proceedings instantly appear as text on her screen. With cases moving faster and orders issued in minutes, her courtroom has become the talk of the district. Judge Sultana is now seen as a pioneer, the only woman judge in the region using AI to streamline her work. Her example has inspired others, showing that even small steps toward digital adoption can make a big difference in clearing case backlogs and improving efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s judicial system is currently burdened with over <strong>50 million pending cases<\/strong>, a backlog so massive it could take more than <strong>300 years<\/strong> to resolve at the current pace. The real victims are ordinary citizens whose lives remain suspended in legal uncertainty. To address this, more than <strong>4,000 courts across nine states<\/strong> have begun adopting AI-based tools, though this represents only a fraction of the country\u2019s vast judicial network. Lawyers, clerks, and typists are turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity for research and writing assistance, but one specialized tool \u201c<strong>Adalat AI\u201d<\/strong> is setting new benchmarks in courtroom efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Adalat AI: Pioneering a Digital Revolution in India\u2019s Judiciary<\/strong><\/em><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed by Supreme Court lawyer <strong>Utkarsh Saxena<\/strong> and AI engineer <strong>Arghya Bhattacharya<\/strong>, Adalat AI transcribes court proceedings in real time, reducing dependence on stenographers and typists. The idea was born out of frustration with India\u2019s broken, paper-based court systems. Backed by CSR and social impact funding, Saxena and Bhattacharya\u2019s project aims to automate clerical processes, unclog judicial bottlenecks, and bring speed to justice. Their innovation highlights how technology, when paired with legal expertise, can deliver meaningful reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several high courts have already embraced this shift. The <strong>Kerala High Court<\/strong> has mandated the use of Adalat AI for recording witness depositions, while <strong>Bihar<\/strong> and other states are preparing to follow. According to <strong>NG Dinesh<\/strong>, a sitting judge and registrar at the Karnataka High Court, the tool not only transcribes in real time but also saves audio for later review eliminating the need for repeated dictations. Though some older judges remain hesitant, the success of Adalat AI signals the beginning of a digital era for India\u2019s judiciary, one that promises faster, more transparent, and accessible justice for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s outdated, paper-heavy courtrooms are slowly embracing artificial intelligence to speed up justice. Judge Shireen Sultana\u2019s AI-powered courtroom in Andhra Pradesh showcases real-time transcription and faster case disposal. Developed by lawyer Utkarsh Saxena and engineer Arghya Bhattacharya, Adalat AI is transforming courts nationwide, tackling India\u2019s massive 50-million-case backlog efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/ground-reports\/4000-indian-courts-have-done-away-with-typing-an-ai-revolution-is-on\/2770297\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a typical courtroom in coastal Andhra Pradesh, the sound of a typewriter still dominates proceedings. The stenographer types furiously as the judge dictates, pausing often to correct errors or clarify statements. Lawyers wait, witnesses fidget, and the entire system halts until the typing stops. 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