Supreme Court Justices Issue Stern Warning on AI-Generated Fake Case Citations
In a significant address to the legal community, Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal has issued a strong caution to lawyers against using artificial intelligence to generate fake case citations in court proceedings. Speaking at Bennett University's prestigious international moot court competition, Justice Bindal emphasized the urgent need to curb frivolous litigation and reinforce public trust in India's justice delivery system.
International Moot Court Competition Highlights Legal Education
The III CTIL–Bennett International Moot Court Competition (BIMCC) 2026 was held at Bennett University's Greater Noida campus from February 6 to 8, featuring a substantial prize pool of Rs 2,50,000. Organized by Bennett University's School of Law in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, and the India Chair – WTO Chairs Programme, the three-day event saw participation from leading law schools across the country.
Justice Bindal served as the chief guest at the formal commencement ceremony, where he highlighted the growing centrality of international trade law to global economic stability and dispute resolution mechanisms. "The landscape of legal practice is evolving rapidly with technological advancements," Justice Bindal noted, "but we must ensure these tools serve justice rather than undermine it."
Competition Results and Valedictory Insights
Jindal Global Law School emerged victorious in the rigorous three-day competition, with Symbiosis Law School, Pune, securing the runner-up position. The valedictory address was delivered by Supreme Court Justice Pankaj Mithal, who provided profound insights into the legal profession's ethical dimensions.
"Trade law fundamentally operates on principles of exchange and creates substantial employment opportunities for our youth," Justice Mithal stated. However, he cautioned that young legal professionals must steadfastly uphold ethical values in contemporary practice. "Law is not the art of speaking loudly, but the art of persuading effectively," he emphasized, offering a guiding principle for aspiring advocates.
Justice Mithal further drew an insightful parallel between legal education and modern media, observing that "moot court competitions have effectively brought courtrooms into classrooms, much like how cinema has reached homes through television." This transformation, he suggested, represents a significant democratization of legal learning and practice.
Distinguished Gathering and Broader Implications
The valedictory session featured an impressive assembly of legal and academic luminaries, including Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sasmit Patra, Professor Henry GAO, Professor (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Senior Professor (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, and Vineet Vij. Their presence underscored the event's importance in shaping India's future legal landscape.
The justices' warnings about AI-generated fake citations come at a critical juncture as artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible in legal research and documentation. Their remarks highlight the legal profession's responsibility to maintain integrity while leveraging technological advancements. The emphasis on international trade law reflects its growing significance in an interconnected global economy where cross-border disputes require sophisticated legal frameworks.
This event at Bennett University not only showcased emerging legal talent through competitive moot court proceedings but also provided a crucial platform for Supreme Court justices to address pressing concerns about legal ethics, technological challenges, and the evolving nature of legal education in India.
