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Justice Kant Proposes AI Translation, Companion App and Virtual Lok Adalats to Expand Legal Aid

The proposals draw on AI-driven translation, a mobile Companion app supplemented by virtual Lok Adalats underpinned by strict privacy and ethical safeguards to extend free legal aid to remote and linguistically diverse communities.

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Overview

  • Justice Kant unveiled a NALSA “Companion” mobile application that offers step-by-step legal guidance in every scheduled language using voice, video and text.
  • He advocated AI-powered dialect translation to bridge linguistic barriers and deepen understanding of local communities’ legal needs.
  • He recommended virtual Lok Adalats on secure video platforms to handle minor civil, family and labour disputes with reduced travel and cost.
  • He called for targeted digital literacy campaigns prioritizing women, senior citizens, rural youth and people with disabilities.
  • He stressed that all digital initiatives must embed privacy by design, user consent and a human fallback to uphold empathy and ethical standards under Article 39A.