AI adoption could transform Pakistan’s legal system

Islamabad-(Special-Corresponden / Web Desk)-The Supreme Court of Pakistan has highlighted the urgent need to adopt modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to reduce long delays in the justice system. In a judgment authored by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Ayesha Malik, the court noted that extended delays often lead to denial of justice.

Judges warned that slow proceedings weaken public trust in the judiciary and hurt vulnerable communities, who often cannot bear the costs of prolonged legal battles. Such delays also discourage investment and reduce institutional credibility.

The court revealed alarming statistics: over 2.2 million cases are pending nationwide, with nearly 55,941 unresolved in the Supreme Court itself. To tackle this growing backlog, the judgment stressed the importance of moving toward a modern, accountable, and smart case management system.

Embracing digital tools and artificial intelligence can offer an efficient framework for timely justice. By adopting these solutions, Pakistan’s judiciary could ensure faster rulings, improved transparency, and better service for citizens.

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Earlier, the Supreme Court’s Practice and Procedure Committee approved new procedural rules for 2025 under the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, 2023. The committee is chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and includes Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aminuddin Khan. The Chief Justice can convene meetings physically or virtually, ensuring flexibility in decision-making.

The court’s emphasis on AI and digital tools represents a significant step toward modernizing Pakistan’s legal system, improving public confidence, and delivering justice efficiently across all levels.