Artificial intelligence is advancing at extraordinary speed, producing increasingly human-like content and increasingly autonomous systems. From deepfakes and synthetic evidence to AI hallucinations and autonomous agents, existing laws are being tested.

rtificial intelligence is entering India's legal system, but the Supreme Court has drawn a critical line: AI may assist adjudication, but human beings must remain in control. The 2026 AI-hallucination case raises deeper questions about judicial integrity, professional responsibility, evidence and the future of justice.