The Supreme Court's 2026 framework requiring disclosure of criminal antecedents in bail proceedings seeks transparency and candour. But when an accused is required to personally disclose such information on affidavit, an uncomfortable constitutional question emerges: where does legitimate disclosure end and compelled self-incrimination begin?

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.