India Needs Legal AI to Navigate 44 Million Pending Court Cases
In India, there are around 44 million pending court cases across over 1,200 courts, including tribunals, district courts, high courts, and the Supreme Court. In 2023 alone, 1.35 crore cases were filed, averaging 60,000 cases daily. And these cases are managed by around 1.5 million advocates, supported by millions of assistants across the country, conducting over 11 million searches on various legal databases and search engines. A lot to take in right? Imagine working on the research based on this vast data. Lexlegis.ai, an advanced LLM, is taking the lead in accelerating legal research. Speaking at Cypher 2024, India’s Biggest AI Conference by AIM Media House, Saakar S. Yadav, founder and CMD at Lexlegis.AI, emphasised, “Legal research is not just about finding judgments; it’s about finding precise answers”. He highlighted the complexity of the country’s legislation quoting the Income Tax Act in India which has undergone more amendments than any other law globally And so, lawyers and citizens alike often face the challenge of sifting through countless documents, statutes, and circulars to answer even basic legal questions. “We’re solving that problem,” Yadav declared, explaining that people don’t want just a list of documents, they want direct, meaningful answers and Lexlegis.ai aims to provide that. The platform uses advanced AI algorithms to not only search through millions of documents but also to synthesise information, offering concise legal answers within seconds. “AI is not just about retrieving data; it’s about making sense of it. We are focused on providing quality, shepherdised content,” he explained. Shepherdisation refers to the process of organising legal issues into a hierarchy that reflects the latest legal status. How does it Work? The platform is custom-trained on more than 10 million documents, a staggering 20 billion data points in total. “Our system learns from the nuances in legal language and case precedents, allowing us to provide accurate, contextually relevant answers,” he said. As AI models continue to evolve, each has its strengths and limitations. “We tested different AI models for various use cases, and each one had a unique strength,” Yadav mentioned, underscoring that AI is a tool to assist, not replace, human expertise. However, Yadav is clear that AI’s role in the legal sector is still in its infancy. “We’ve made great strides, but we’re only scratching the surface of what AI can do for the legal field,” he said. The next step for Lexlegis.ai is developing an end-to-end practice management system, which will streamline legal workflows for lawyers and legal professionals. “We started with a focus on tax-related cases, but now we’re building tools for all areas of law,” he shared. AI in Legal Practice Attorneys are increasingly embracing the power of AI, particularly Machine Learning (ML), to enhance their efficiency in contract review. Tools like Lawgeex allow legal professionals to spot issues and errors at a speed and accuracy that often surpasses human capability. By automating the review process, these innovations help ensure that critical details are not overlooked, streamlining the workload for legal teams. In the realm of legal research and discovery, AI’s impact is equally transformative. Algorithms have long been employed to sift through vast amounts of data in lawsuits, and now ML techniques are optimising this process even further. Services like CS Disco provide AI-driven solutions that assist law firms in identifying relevant documents while navigating the complexities of legal restrictions. Additionally, platforms such as Westlaw Edge have integrated advanced semantic search capabilities, enabling attorneys to delve deeper into legal texts with greater understanding and insight. Features like Quick Check can even flag potentially outdated case citations, ensuring attorneys remain well-informed in their arguments.
Lexlegis.ai, an advanced LLM, is taking the lead in accelerating legal research in India.
Saakar S. Yadav, founder, Lexlegis.AI, emphasised, “Legal research is not just about finding judgments; it’s about finding precise answers”.
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