Law student takes University to court after failing due to AI-powered answers, all details here
In a pivotal legal battle that could redefine the role of artificial intelligence in education, a law student has filed a lawsuit against OP Jindal Global University. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the university to respond to the student’s allegations regarding his failure to submit answers in an AI-generated exam. The court scheduled the next hearing for November 14, informed by Justice Jasgurpeet Singh Puri.
The case focuses on Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a law student pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law at Jindal Global Law School. Shakkarwar, who previously worked as a legal researcher for the Chief Justice of India, also runs a litigation support AI platform. According to the Bar and Bench, he has practical experience in Intellectual Property law, which adds depth to his case. report.
Shakkarwar sat his final exam on May 18, submitting his answers to the topic “Law and Justice in a Globalized World.” After examination, the Unfair Media Commission determined that his responses were primarily AI-generated, concluding that 88% of the responses originated from artificial intelligence, Bar and Bench reported believe. On 25 June, the committee declared him to have failed the subject, a decision later upheld by the Examinations Administrator.
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What is the basis for a lawsuit?
In response, Shakkarwar approached the court, claiming the university did not provide clear guidelines prohibiting the use of AI-generated content. His petition, filed through advocate Prabhneer Swani, argued that the university had failed to prove that the use of AI constituted plagiarism. He emphasized that his submission represents his own original work and does not rely solely on AI.
Shakkarwar claimed that the university had not presented any credible evidence to support its allegations. He seeks a declaration stating that copyright does not belong to the AI and that human users retain copyright in any work created by the AI. His legal stance emphasizes that AI serves only as a tool, arguing that proving plagiarism first requires establishing copyright infringement.
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How does Copyright Law apply in this situation?
He cited Section 2(d)(vi) of the Copyright Act of 1957, which states that even if AI is used, the rights to the artwork remain with him as the creator . In this ongoing legal saga, Shakkarwar asserts that he uses AI as an aid in his creative process and not as a substitute for his original thinking. The outcome of this case could significantly impact how educational institutions handle the complexity of AI in academic submissions.
