Kerala High Court Mandates AI-Driven Transcription for Witness Statement Recording Starting November 1

The Kerala High Court mandates that all trial courts in the state record witness depositions using the Adalat.AI speech-to-text transcription tool, effective November 1, 2025. This decision follows a successful pilot phase that started on February 1, 2025, in select Ernakulam courts, including the Additional District and Sessions Court for cases involving women and children. The initiative, outlined in an Official Memorandum from the Registrar (Computerisation)-cum-Director (IT), aims to modernize witness deposition recording and reduce delays in the judicial process. If technical issues arise, courts can seek approval to use alternative platforms approved by the Directorate of IT, ensuring data security. Completed depositions must be endorsed, signed, and uploaded to the District Court Management System (DCMS) for accessibility by parties and lawyers. Nodal Officers in each district are tasked with ensuring compliance and submitting monthly reports detailing the mode of recording witness depositions across all courts and tribunals.

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