2026 TIME100 AI: He worked as a Supreme Court clerk; now Utkarsh Saxena is using AI in thousands of Indian courtrooms
Former Supreme Court law clerk and Adalat AI co-founder and CEO Utkarsh Saxena has been named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI for 2026. His company develops AI tools for courtroom transcription and case-flow management, with technology reportedly reaching more than 6,000 judges across 11 states. Adalat AI is also set to expand across Andhra Pradesh’s district judiciary. Saxena’s journey highlights how specialised AI can address administrative challenges in India’s legal system.
