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SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law

Supreme Court voids NCLT decision citing AI misuse

Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min

The Supreme Court of India nullified a decision by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that was based on non-existent AI-generated judicial precedents.

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