The Sindh High Court (SHC) has become first Pakistani court to launch an AI-powered legal search engine, marking a major milestone in the judicial modernisation efforts.

The IT department in the court developed two digital tools in-house: the LRC-Assistant AI search engine and the CFMS mobile app for iPhone users across Sindh.

Both systems were launched in an official ceremony, with Chief Justice Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput and senior judges praising the work of the IT team in delivering these platforms.

The AI search engine: LRC-Assistant

The LRC-Assistant uses machine learning models and a chatbot interface to help judges and research officers retrieve past court orders and decisions within minutes.

The system processes both scanned and digital case files, giving authorised users direct access to case diaries, court orders, and other official judicial records through simple queries.

Judges can submit plain-language questions to the system, which then searches structured judicial data to return relevant historical rulings and legal precedents immediately on screen.

The CFMS mobile app for iPhone users

The CFMS app is designed for iOS devices and allows lawyers, litigants, and citizens to access court services and case information directly from their mobile phones.

Users can search cases from the Sindh High Court, its benches, and all district courts, while also viewing cause lists, judge rosters, and hearing schedules in one place.

The app also enables users to submit online applications for certified true copies, receive e-notices, and file new cases without visiting the court premises in person.

The IT Committee of the Sindh High Court is chaired by Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput, with Justice Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam and Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry as members.

All three committee members attended the launch ceremony and publicly commended the court’s IT department for its consistent efforts in delivering both platforms on schedule.

The Sindh High Court stated that both systems were built entirely by its internal IT department, with no reliance on external vendors or outside technology contractors.

The court stated the primary aim of both tools is to modernise the judicial system and make access to justice simpler for all citizens, lawyers, and court users.

By digitising case information and legal research, the court aims to reduce delays, improve transparency, and lower the barriers that prevent ordinary citizens from engaging with judicial processes.