Bhilwara: The integration of electronic databases and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in legal education is emerging as an effective approach to developing smart and technology-enabled advocates. These digital platforms are helping legal professionals access landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments, prepare concise case notes, translate legal documents and make informed decisions based on the relevance of judicial precedents, thereby saving considerable time.

These views were expressed by Prof. Karunesh Saxena, Vice-Chancellor of Sangam University, while addressing the inaugural session as the chief guest at a one-day workshop titled ‘Smart Navigation in Legal Studies’, organised jointly by the Central Library and the School of Legal Studies on November 4, 2026.

The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Palak Modani, Member of the Board of Management. She encouraged law students and researchers to make effective use of advanced electronic resources to enhance their professional knowledge and competence.

Presiding over the session, Prof. Rajiv Mehta, Dean, School of Legal Studies, emphasised that legal education must evolve by embracing modern digital technologies. He highlighted the importance of incorporating technology-driven learning and research practices into the legal education system.

Workshop coordinator Dr. Anil Sharma, Chief Librarian, stated that in the present era of technological advancement, it is essential for law students and legal researchers to develop proficiency in using AI tools alongside conventional legal research methods.

The keynote speaker, Rishabh Johri, Sales Head at Manupatra, explained that the Manupatra archive contains millions of court judgments dating back to 1710. He highlighted how this extensive digital repository provides valuable legal references and precedents that continue to support contemporary court proceedings and judicial research.

During the workshop, participants received practical, application-oriented training on the use of electronic legal resources and digital research tools.

The programme was attended by Dr. Alok Kumar, Registrar, Sangam University; Prof. Raj Kumar Chaturvedi, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities; faculty members, research scholars and students, who actively participated in the training session.