ISLAMABAD: The National Judiciary (Policy Planning) Commission (NJPMC) has officially issued national guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in judicial institutions.
The guidelines, approved at the 57th Congress, establish a clear, principled, and forward-looking framework for integrating AI into judicial procedures across the country. As courts face increasing caseloads and increasing demands for efficiency and transparency, the Guidelines position AI as a powerful support tool, one that can improve judicial performance while firmly upholding human judgment, constitutional guarantees, and judicial independence.
Key highlights of the guidelines include:
Human-centered approach: AI supports, rather than replaces, judicial decision-making, ensuring that judges remain the final arbiters.
Ethical and transparent use: We value accountability and accountability, and have strong safeguards against bias.
Data Protection: Adhere to strict privacy and data security standards for litigants and stakeholders.
Practical applications: AI-enabled support in case management, legal research, predictive analytics, and document processing.
Capacity development: Systematic training for judges and court staff to responsibly adopt emerging technologies.
The framework was developed through an extensive consultation process led by the National Judicial Automation Commission (NJAC), chaired by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazar, a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and incorporated feedback from all high courts and specialized bodies.
It is also consistent with international best practices while remaining firmly rooted in Pakistan’s constitutional and institutional context.
A press release issued here on Wednesday said the entire document is now available on the official websites of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Law and Judiciary Commission of Pakistan and the High Courts.
