Punjab & Haryana HC warns lawyers against using AI/Google in court arguments

The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a cautionary note to lawyers against relying on AI tools or Google searches during oral arguments in court proceedings. The Bench emphasized that legal arguments must be grounded in statutory provisions, precedents, and substantive research rather than unverified or superficial AI-generated content. The Court highlighted risks of misinformation, lack of accountability, and ethical issues in presenting machine-assisted results as arguments. While acknowledging the growing role of AI in legal research, the Court underscored that final reliance should be on authoritative sources and reasoned legal analysis. This warning sets an important precedent in regulating AI’s use within Indian courts, balancing technological adoption with the integrity of judicial processes.