Justice Manmohan highlighted the necessity of institutional oversight and enforceable accountability for AI in law during the Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj Memorial Lecture at O.P. Jindal Global University. He stressed the importance of maintaining human judgment at the core, calling for a regulatory framework tailored to India’s needs for judicial AI.
Paying tribute to Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, Justice Manmohan lauded his multifaceted contributions across law, politics, and technology. He underscored the evolving role of AI in legal systems, urging structured governance with clear principles of oversight and accountability. The Supreme Court has established an AI committee to formulate strategic policies under judicial oversight.
In his Welcome Address, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar expressed gratitude for Dr. Bhardwaj’s vision in founding O.P. Jindal Global University, emphasizing its commitment to constitutional values and educational excellence. Karn Bhardwaj, Advocate and grandson of Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, reflected on the transformative impact of technology in legal practice, attributing its integration to his grandfather’s pioneering efforts.
Members of Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj’s family, including his wife, son, and grandchildren, attended the Memorial Lecture honoring his legacy. Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj, a stalwart in law and politics, left behind a significant impact through his contributions to legal reforms and governance. The event concluded with remarks from Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar of O.P. Jindal Global University.
