'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

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The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT verdict, the apex court emphasized that such fabricated citations contaminate the justice system. The Bar Council of India is directed to form a committee to address this issue and prescribe disciplinary actions for lawyers submitting unverified AI material. The court stressed maintaining human oversight in AI-assisted adjudication.