As an advocate observing the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the legal profession, I examine what Baker McKenzie’s restructuring truly signals for the future of law. This is not merely a layoff story — it is a case study in how AI is reshaping legal practice, redefining professional roles, and forcing lawyers worldwide, including in India, to rethink strategy,…
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Docket Explosion in Indian Courts.
By Siddharth Shukla The Indian legal system is facing a massive problem of arrears of pending cases. According to data from the National Judicial Data Grid, as of December 2020, there were over 47 million cases pending in Indian courts. This includes over 37 million cases pending in lower courts and over 10 million cases pending in higher courts. One…