From Courtroom to Code: The Rise (and Risks) of Legal AI
Ruchi Rathod
Khushi Agrawal
Introduction
The legal profession is facing a turning point in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) which once was a speculative fiction, has become a powerful force changing every part of how law works from busy courtrooms to the quiet corporate offices. The statistics paint a compelling picture of this revolution: the global legal AI market, valued at $1.9 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.1% through 2034. This transformation extends far beyond private practice into the very heart of judicial systems worldwide. In India alone, the government has allocated ₹ 53.57 crores specifically for AI integration across High Courts through 2027, while the Supreme Court has already begun deploying AI for transcribing oral arguments and translating judicial documents. Yet beneath these remarkable statistics lies a complex narrative that requires a close look at accuracy, transparency, and professional judgment. This articl.......