In a first, Punjab and Haryana HC turns to ChatGPT for view on bail in murder case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court sought a response from ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, to assess the worldwide view on bail when the assault was laced with cruelty, the move likely a first of its kind for a Indian court.

The court, however, made it clear that “any reference to ChatGPT and any observation made… is only intended to present a broader picture on bail jurisprudence, where cruelty is a factor”.

A bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara sought the AI text generator’s response while hearing the bail plea of a accused who was arrested in June 2020 for rioting, criminal intimidation, murder, and criminal conspiracy. Jassi moved to HC seeking regular bail.