India’s Supreme Court issued a July 2, 2026 judgment declaring zero tolerance for AI-generated fake legal precedents, striking down National Company Law Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal orders that had cited non-existent cases. Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe characterized the fabricated citations as a serious threat to judicial integrity, comparing them to a toxic leak in the justice system. The Court directed the Bar Council of India to establish guidelines and disciplinary measures against advocates who submit unverified AI-generated material as legitimate legal precedent.
