‘Can Technology Augment Order Writing Capacity At Regulators?’ By Bhavin Patel of TrustBridge

The JSW Centre for the Future of Law at National Law School of India University is hosting an important online presentation on the role of technology in regulatory decision-making. This session will feature Bhavin Patel, Programme Director at TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation, who will present his research paper on how technology can support regulatory order writing.

The event is open to everyone, including law students, researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in legal technology and regulatory law.

Event Details at a Glance

• 📌 Topic: Can Technology Augment Order Writing Capacity at Regulators?
• 🎓 Organiser: JSW Centre for the Future of Law, NLSIU
• 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Bhavin Patel, Programme Director, TrustBridge
• 💬 Discussant: Kashish Makkar, Regulatory Lawyer (UK & India)
• 🖥 Mode: Online
• 📆 Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM IST
• ✅ Eligibility: Open to All
• 🔗 Registration: Available online (Register to attend)

About the Working Paper Presentation Series

This presentation is part of an academic initiative where leading scholars and experts share their research on modern legal and regulatory developments.

The series aims to:

• Promote discussion on contemporary legal scholarship
• Encourage research-based policy improvements
• Connect students, academics, and professionals
• Explore the future of law and technology

Key Focus: Role of Technology in Regulatory Order Writing

The research paper examines how modern technologies, especially Large Language Models (LLMs), can assist regulators in drafting orders.

Main Objectives of the Paper

• Support regulators in writing clear and reasoned orders
• Improve efficiency in quasi-judicial decision-making
• Enhance consistency and quality of legal reasoning
• Use AI responsibly without replacing human judgment

Important Legal Principles Highlighted

The paper explains that technology must respect core principles of administrative law, including:

• 🧠 Proper application of mind by decision-makers
• 📝 Issuing reasoned and justified orders
• ⚖ Avoiding arbitrary decisions
• 🚫 Preventing bias in decision-making
• 🔍 Maintaining transparency and accountability

These principles are essential to ensure fairness in regulatory decisions.

Challenges and Risks of Using AI in Legal Decision-Making

The paper also warns about limitations of AI tools like LLMs.

Key concerns include: Can Technology Augment Order Writing Capacity at Regulators?

• ❗ Probabilistic reasoning instead of true understanding
• ❗ Lack of transparency in how AI reaches conclusions
• ❗ Risk of bias in AI-generated outputs
• ❗ Possibility of incorrect or fabricated information
• ❗ No human-like judgment or accountability

Because of these issues, the paper recommends using AI as a support tool, not a replacement.

Why This Event is Important

This session is valuable for anyone interested in:

• Legal technology and Artificial Intelligence
• Regulatory law and administrative law
• Future of legal decision-making
• Law students seeking emerging career areas
• Researchers and policy professionals

Benefits of Attending

Participants will gain:

• Understanding of AI in regulatory systems
• Insight into modern legal research
• Exposure to expert academic discussions
• Knowledge about future legal technology trends
• Opportunity to learn from leading experts