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Anuvaad

Judiciary Country or Region India
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Global Toolkit on AI and the Rule of Law for the Judiciary UNESCO (2023) 'Global toolkit on AI and the rule of law for the judiciary'. Available at: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000387331 (Accessed March 2025).
Anuvaad is an AI-driven, open-source platform designed for large-scale document translation, specifically focused on Indic languages. It provides an easy-to-edit interface built on top of plug-and-play Neural Machine Translation (NMT) models, allowing for efficient and customizable translation workflows. Instances of Anuvaad have been deployed across various organizations, including the Diksha platform (NCERT), the Supreme Court of India (SUVAS), and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (Amar Vasha), enabling seamless translation in legal and educational contexts.
Access to Justice and Legal Aid

Virtual Legal Assistants: AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants provide legal information and guidance to the public, improving access to legal services and aiding self-represented litigants. Document Automation for Legal Aid: These tools help generate legal documents for individuals who cannot afford legal representation, ensuring broader access to justice.

Legal Research and Information Retrieval

AI-Powered Legal Research Tools: These tools assist in quickly retrieving relevant legal information, case law, and statutes, making legal research more efficient and comprehensive. Document Analysis: AI systems analyze legal documents to extract pertinent information, helping legal professionals understand complex texts and precedents.

Operational Efficiency and Case Management

Automated Case Management: AI tools streamline case management processes, including scheduling, tracking case progress, and managing documentation, thereby improving the efficiency of court operations. Speech-to-Text and Transcription Services: These applications convert spoken language into written text for court records, enhancing the accuracy and speed of documentation.

#assist Assist users by providing an easy-to-edit interface for managing translations, allowing users to make adjustments to the translated content. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, providing a simple way to refine and customize translations to ensure accuracy and quality. This support is particularly valuable for users working with complex or specialized documents.
#automate Automate the translation process of documents by leveraging Neural Machine Translation (NMT) models. Anuvaad eliminates the need for manual translation, enabling faster document processing, particularly in environments that require large-scale or bulk translation. This helps increase productivity and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
#translate Translate large-scale documents quickly and efficiently using AI-driven machine translation models. The platform supports Indic languages, ensuring that legal, educational, and governmental documents are accessible across language barriers. It enables users to process large volumes of text, automating the translation workflow.
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Deployment Type
Cloud-Based AI Service & API
Community Moderation
Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level
Requires developer
License
Open-source
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