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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 20, 2026
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High Court Cautions Against Misuse of AI in Legal Documents
The litigant defended his filings, stating that he personally reviewed and verified all content before submitting it to court. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court of Kenya has issued a strong caution against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal documentation, emphasizing that technology cannot supersede established court rules and procedures. The ruling occurred at the Milimani Law Courts on April 20.
- The court stressed that adherence to the Civil Procedure Rules, particularly Order 2 on pleadings, is mandatory for all litigants, irrespective of their drafting methods.
- Justice J. Chigiti presided over the case, addressing a dispute involving a self-represented litigant who used AI tools.
- Allegations of AI-generated pleadings require verifiable evidence, such as proof of fabricated citations or forensic analysis, to be considered by the court.
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