Can Nepal's Courts Trust Artificial Intelligence?

This month, the Supreme Court of Nepal introduced a new policy permitting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary. One particular provision deserves close attention. The policy explicitly warns that AI systems may cite laws that do not exist. The Chief Registrar acknowledged this risk, and the Joint Secretary involved in drafting the rules echoed the same concern. In other words, the judiciary is allowing AI into the courtroom while simultaneously acknowledging that it may fabricate the very laws the courts are meant to interpret. That cautionary note is perhaps the policy's most candid and important provision.