By Ayub Sheikh


The ever-increasing mountain of legal cases in the Indian courts paints a gloomy picture of the country’s judicial system. The situation becomes even more profound when you consider that it affects over a billion citizen’s access to human rights and justice, as well as businesses on whom the country’s economy depends. Not only the prevailing shortage of judges but also the hefty documentation work required for each hearing contribute to the snail-like pace of court trials.


Swamped with over 44 million cases, the district courts and subordinate courts are the hardest hit by the rigid and old-fashioned rules of documentation and proceedings. Within this present-day plague of an overburdened legal system engulfed by the perpetual flow of cases, overwhelmed judges, and distraught lawyers, in addition to requirements of excessive documentation LawTech, the first-ever AI-enabled legal assistance solution, is emerging as a beacon of hope for the law fraternity and Indian citizens. 


A one-of-a-kind solution tailored for legal professionals, it assists in writing legal drafts such as legal notices and petitions. In addition to providing legal analysis, it streamlines legal workflows by automating research and interpretation, as well as creating impeccable drafts that whirl down hours of demanding legal work to minutes. 


Making the legal system and procedures efficient, faster, accurate, and transparent is no longer a distant dream but an approaching reality due to AI-powered platforms like Lawtech.


Smart Drafting with Precision and Efficiency


A typical Indian lawyer must draft a number of documents, including notices, pleadings, petitions, affidavits, bail requests, contracts, and agreements, among others. The work can be demanding because it calls for extensive research, the use of intricate jargon, and a laborious multijurisdictional approach. 


LawTech can alleviate lawyers' stress and anxiety about making potential mistakes that could result in reputational and financial losses by offering AI-driven drafting solutions. It can draft legal documents that are tailored for any selected jurisdiction, bringing clarity, precision, and consistency to the work in a matter of minutes, if not seconds.


A Legal Library At Your Disposal


The background work that goes behind drafting petitions and applications in court severely contributes to delayed court proceedings.  


As lawyers sift through hundreds and thousands of legal documents across portals to find what is relevant, they more often than not waste precious hours, if not days, reading irrelevant cases. 


With Lawtech, a large database is at their fingertips; they can browse past cases, judgments, and references instantly using the highly advanced and accurate  AI-powered search engine that employs smart filters and customisable categorisation, besides allowing one-click access to the constitution, state acts, centre acts, and legal precedences. 


The voice-enabled search feature puts the cherry on top, allowing users to access any information hands-free, anywhere, anytime.


Invest Time In What Matters


Many lawyers wish that the tedious hours they spend researching and skimming through overwhelming databases and portals could be spent on creating valuable arguments to deliver justice to their clients. 


LawTech, as mentioned before, emerges as a groundbreaking, innovative solution. With less time spent on relentless research, more time can be spent on analysis to make those case-winning irreproachable arguments 


Learn, Practice, Grow


One of the most daunting aspects of the legal process is breaking down every detail in order to craft the most convincing argument. 


Made with the expertise of legal veterans, and the hard work of over 500 sedulous professionals, Lawtech simplifies this process by allowing users to practice their arguments backed by thorough research and anticipate the outcomes. 


A Refreshing Start


The AI-powered LawTeach platform will allow lawyers to expand the scope of their practices, and enter new spheres. Lawyers with a specialisation in criminal law can hone their skills in areas of civil law and extend their services hassle-free. 


Additionally, it can be a great asset for lawyers of district courts to handle cases of higher courts and vice versa, which can be instrumental in resolving the issue of piled-up cases in the country. 


Moreover, new lawyers can benefit from the advanced features as they won’t be left alone, spending hours of time figuring out the missing pieces of puzzles due to a lack of experience.


Seamless Research, Effortless Judgements


Besides voice-enabled search for on-the-go working, the Lawtech App is equipped with several features, such as smart prompts based on custom categorisations and history storage for users to pick up from where they left off, making research seamless. 


Unrestrained continuity in work would undoubtedly reduce the incidence of work fatigue among legal professionals, allowing them to be more efficient and productive.


Moreover, the countless court proceedings can leave the already overwhelmed judges feeling fatigued and disoriented, but with the use of AI-integrated legal practices, this can be significantly reduced with more effective, streamlined, and organised referencing to Supreme Court findings and past precedences. 


With more refined arguments in court and a streamlined workflow, the cases can be adjudicated in lesser trials, bringing justice and restoring the rights of citizens in time.


Leap Into The Future


AI-powered platforms like Lawtech can become the much-needed beacon of hope for the opaque, under-resourced, and archaic legal system of the country by speeding up the proceedings and aiding in documentation, interpretation, and analysis. In its next phase, the AI platform plans to extend its scope with more features for the judges, including an objective breakdown of the ongoing proceedings. 


Justice delayed is justice denied, and Lawtech is a real solution to this real and unmitigated disaster of piled-up legal cases in India. It is emerging as a game changer by empowering lawyers and judges to work more efficiently and effectively, modernising the legal landscape of India. Whether it is prejudgement brainstorming, finding interpretations of laws, or researching precedents, Lawtech serves as an all-in-one platform for everyone and anyone who belongs to the legal fraternity. 


Undoubtedly, this innovation can be the salvation of the dismayed legal system.


(The author is the MD - Innovation & Fintech, COO, World Development Corporation)


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