Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Indian Legal Industry- Benefits, Pitfalls And Its Future Prospects
- IJLLR Journal
- Jan 10
- 1 min read
Mrs. Matisa Majumder, Legal Contract and Compliance Analyst, (Alumni of law school from IIT, Kharagpur)
ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly overtaken various industries and is rapidly integrating into the legal sector. It seems to bring cost-effectiveness, efficiency and more accuracy compared to traditional labour-intensive legal processes. In this paper the author seeks to examine these multifaceted impacts of AI over legal operations in India, exploring both the benefits as well as challenges of its adoption. Focusing on the influence of AI on legal research, reviewing documents and ensuring monitoring of compliance operations. The article further elaborates on AI-driven progress in the United States and China, comparing it with India's evolving adoption while highlighting various disparities in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and societal impact. Additionally, the article seeks to highlight the concerns of AI for the legal landscape including ethical dilemmas, data privacy, and job displacements. The author concludes by calling for robust regulatory mechanisms and ethical guidelines for AI, to utilize the benefits in legal services while minimizing the risks.
