AI in law and orderMany countries from across the globe have found disruptive ways to use AI in law and order

AI in law and order has become a major topic of debate recently. Over the past few years, artificial intelligence is slowly but surely making a difference across diverse industries. But when it comes to technology judging a circumstance or a person or criminal accords is often put under the scanner. How is India doing in implying AI in law and order in the country? Is it in full swing or are we tumbling upon societal norms? In this article, we explain the usage of artificial intelligence in India and how much it has influenced policing in the country.

Artificial intelligence has made a remarkable stand in many industries including education, healthcare, finance, transportation, telecommunication, etc. Many countries from across the globe have also found disruptive ways to use AI in law and order. They are using technology for surveillance, monitoring crowd, evaluating video footages to identify criminal activities, and applying facial recognition to optimum effect. AI in law and order is expected to bring about changes in security and assurance to a society. Besides, countering criminal activities, technology is also anticipated to prevent and solve them. However, India is still at the first phase of embracing artificial intelligence when it comes to using it on legal matters. Even former Chief Justice of India, S.A. Bobde has backed the use of artificial intelligence to address the constant delays in the Indian judicial system. Bobde said that he believes AI will help streamline the caseloads at court and allow courts to prioritize complex, intricate matters first. This being mentioned, we explain the presence of artificial intelligence in Indian law and order and how it is expected to grow over the next few years.

Artificial Intelligence in Indian Legal Framework

To be precise, the Indian legal sector has undergone a very little transformation in the past decade. While judges rely on the traditional methods to solve the ongoing cases, some legal firms have adopted artificial intelligence to fast-track their routine processes. However, what AI can do is far beyond what we encounter today. The disruptive technology can provide unparallel insights into the legal domain within seconds and cut down the physical presence of police at critical spots. With the help of advanced tools and mechanism, lawyers can provide better advice to clients.

Practical Usage of AI in Law and Order

Although the government infrastructure is yet to adopt AI in full swing, private companies and law firms are coming forward to give it a try. A plethora of Indian legal tech startups including SporDraft, CaseMine, NearLaw, Pensieve, Practice League, etc are promoting natural language processing (NLP)-based applications and introducing next-generation legal research platforms to help private law firms in the country.

Besides, a Gurugram-based startup, Staqu, ha launched its video analytics platform called ‘JARVIS’ or ‘Joint AI Research for Video Instances and Streams’ in Uttar Pradesh in 2019. Besides crowd analysis, JARVIS can also surf CCTV footage to offer a string of services like violence intrusion and pick-pocketing. Initially set out to utilize AI in solving real-world problems, the company has now evolved to become an epicenter for developing AI-powered predictive policing.

Punjab police have started using Police Artificial Intelligence System (PAIS), which is equipped with options like face search, text search, and a database with more than 1 lakh records of criminals housed in jails across the state. On the other hand, Delhi police have partnered with INNEFU Labs’ facial recognition software AI vision to leverage gait and body analysis.