Supreme Court Unveils AI Translation for Regional Language Proceedings

By siliconindia  |  Saturday, 09 December 2023, 08:59:24 AM IST

Supreme Court Unveils AI Translation for Regional Language Proceedings
Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal declared that the Supreme Court has unveiled SUVAS, an Artificial Intelligence-powered machine-assisted translation tool. This initiative aims to improve the accessibility of legal proceedings by facilitating translations into regional languages.
Meghwal revealed that SUVAS, developed with technical support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is specifically tailored for the judicial domain. Currently capable of translating English judicial documents, orders, or judgments into eleven vernacular languages, this initiative aims to address the need for justice in people's regional languages.
Responding to BJP leader Harnath Singh Yadav's inquiry during a session in the Rajya Sabha, Meghwal emphasized the importance of linguistic inclusivity in the legal system. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also echoed this sentiment, highlighting the Supreme Court's commitment to reaching a broader section of Indian society.
In a significant development, Chief Justice of India Chandrachud highlighted that the Kesavananda Bharati verdict, a pivotal judgment establishing the "basic structure doctrine" of the Constitution, is now accessible in 10 Indian languages through the Supreme Court's website. This initiative aligns with the Court's endeavors to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kesavananda Bharati case in 2023.
Moreover, the Chief Justice pointed out that the SC has undertaken the translation of a video related to the case into 10 Indian languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada, Assamese, and Marathi. This initiative underscores the Supreme Court's commitment to making legal information more accessible and understandable to a diverse and multilingual population.
Emphasizing the ongoing commitment of the Court in this regard, Chief Justice Chandrachud noted that 20,000 judgments have been successfully uploaded on the e-SCR portal of the court's website. This underscores a persistent dedication to transparency and inclusivity in the dissemination of legal information from Independence to the present day.

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