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AI must strengthen, not override judiciary: CJI Surya Kant

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Bengaluru: CJI Justice Surya Kant has said that AI must be integrated into the judicial system in a manner that strengthens the institution without undermining its core functions. In his inaugural address at a one-day seminar on “Artificial Intelligence – Prevention and Resolution of Disputes” at the Karnataka Judicial Academy, on Saturday, he said, “AI should assist in handling large volumes of data and records, identifying patterns, and reducing procedural delays”. However, he said, “It must not encroach upon the core judicial function of delivering judgments,” according to a release. The Chief Justice cautioned that allowing AI tools to dominate decision-making could compromise transparency and accountability within the justice delivery system. He stressed that the final stage of adjudication must remain in human hands. Also Read India advances AI-ready data infrastructure across key sectors: Govt “The final stage of the judicial process, pronouncement of judgments, must r...
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CJI Surya Kant: AI must empower courts, not replace them

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Bengaluru: CJI Justice Surya Kant on Saturday, March 21, said Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be integrated into the judicial system in a manner that strengthens the institution without undermining its core functions. He was speaking after inaugurating a one-day seminar on “Artificial Intelligence-Prevention and Resolution of Disputes” at the Karnataka Judicial Academy, organised in collaboration with the UIA India Chapter, Bar Association of India and the National Law School of India University, an official statement said. “AI should assist in handling large volumes of data and records, identifying patterns, and reducing procedural delays. However, it must not encroach upon the core judicial function of delivering judgments,” the CJI was quoted as saying. The Chief Justice cautioned that allowing AI tools to dominate decision-making could compromise transparency and accountability within the justice delivery system. He stressed that the final stage of adjudication must remain ...
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No bus fare hike despite fuel price surge: Karnataka Minister

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday ruled out any immediate increase in bus ticket fares despite the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, attributing the rise in fuel costs to global factors. He said the state government would not burden commuters with higher fares at this stage and indicated that there was no move to initiate the process required for a revision. “Just because diesel prices have gone up, we will not increase ticket fares. We do not have the authority to raise fares now. We are not increasing them,” Reddy told reporters. Responding to queries on whether a committee would be constituted to review fare revision, the minister said the government was not considering such a step at present. He attributed the current spike in fuel prices to ongoing geopolitical tensions and expressed hope that prices would ease once the situation stabilises. “Prices have gone up due to the war situation (Iran-Israel-US). If the war stops, prices wil...
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Minor abducted, beaten by Bajrang Dal, father reports after suicide note found

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Bengaluru: Hindutva workers allegedly abducted and assaulted a 17-year-old Muslim boy in Karnataka’s Dakshin Kannada district on March 11 at a local fair. The incident came to light recently after the victim’s father filed a complaint on Wednesday, March 18, after discovering the boy’s suicide letter. The assault took place in Ujire under the Belthangady police station limits. The minor had gone to the Jatra Mahotsav fair with his friends, where he was standing beside a ferris wheel, when a group of Hindutva miscreants approached him. Bajrang Dal workers, Gaurav Shetty and Ramesh, reportedly accused the minor of attending the fair with Hindu girls. They allegedly assaulted and abused the boy at the venue and later took him to another location away from the fair on a motorcycle, where they continued the assault. The accused forced him to record a video statement stating he made a mistake by attending the fair. The boy was later released and reached home in a state of fear. Minor...
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DJ held for bomb remark at Bengaluru Airport

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Bengaluru: A disc jockey has been held for allegedly making a remark referring to a bomb during an argument with airline staff at Kempegowda International Airport here after he was denied entry for arriving late at the boarding gate, police said on Saturday. The accused, Rajatesh Bera (40), a native of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, was scheduled to travel from Bengaluru to Raipur on an Indigo flight on March 11, they said. Accused a disc jockey in Bengaluru According to police, Bera, who works as a disc jockey in Bengaluru, went to Gate No 16 at Terminal 1 but was denied entry by gate staff as he had arrived after the boarding time. Following this, an argument broke out during which he allegedly remarked that the flight would stop if there was a bomb inside the aircraft, a senior police officer said. The mention of the word “bomb” triggered security concerns, and he was detained and handed over to the police. A bomb threat assessment committee was subsequently forme...
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Middle East conflict: Bengaluru LPG consumers engage in panic booking

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Bengaluru: Panic enquiries for domestic LPG cylinders have risen at several gas agencies in Bengaluru in the past few days amid concerns over supply disruptions due to the widening West Asia conflict, though dealers said on Wednesday that stocks are adequate as of now. However, there is an acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, forcing several hotels and restaurants in the city to operate under strain, an LPG dealer told PTI. Hotel and restaurant owners reiterated that they would be forced to shut down once their stock is exhausted. A representative of Indane distributor, Sri Giridhar Agencies, said there has been no disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders for domestic use. “Every day we have been receiving loads. There is no disruption in supply. However, we have been getting numerous panic calls from customers enquiring whether there is sufficient stock. Calls for bookings have also gone up,” the representative, who did not wish to be identified, said. He assured custom...
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Man sets his partner, her parents on fire following tiff over two-wheeler

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Bengaluru : A man was arrested for allegedly setting his partner and her parents on fire following her refusal to give him her two-wheeler, police said on Monday, March 9. The accused has been identified as Panduranga (32), a resident of Nandini Layout, they said. Sumalatha (27), a domestic help, and her parents who sustained injuries in the incident are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital here, a senior police officer said. Also Read Delhi woman accused of hurling racial abuses at NE neighbours arrested Panduranga went to Sumalatha’s house in Tarabanahalli and asked her to hand over her scooter to him. When she refused, a heated argument ensued following which her parents intervened. Suddenly, allegedly in a fit of rage, he poured petrol over them from a bottle and set them on fire and immediately fled the spot, the officer said. Their neighbours rushed the family to hospital, where they are receiving treatment, he said. A case was registered at the Soladevanahal...
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