Court Proceedings and Legal investigations with AI
- Druti Panchal
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Court documents such as, verbatim records, judgments, and press releases, are often complex and lengthy. Since these documents contain numerous facts, counterclaims, and legal arguments written in legal language, it is difficult for an investigator to uncover critical insights.
What is InteliATE
InteliATE is an AI-powered case management platform that investigates and analyzes intelligence cases while providing full case management functionality. It uses AI to automatically cross-correlate case data with all your databases. Users can drag and drop entire databases, API data, and files like reports, PDFs, and spreadsheets into the system for seamless intelligence analysis and actionable insights.
How does it work: Use case of Cambodia vs Thailand
This is a notable case, available in the public domain, which involves the request for the interpretation of the Judgment made on 15 June 1962, concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear. This case was brought by Cambodia against Thailand. In the original judgment, the Court ruled that “the Temple of Preah Vihear is situated in territory under the sovereignty of Cambodia” and that “Thailand is under an obligation to withdraw any military forces” from the disputed area.
To analyse this case, the following legal documents were considered:
1. Application for Institutional Proceedings:
An application filed by Cambodia against Thailand, providing justification for their claims and requesting the prosecution to proceed with interpretaion of judgment of 1962.
2. Written Observations by Thailand:
A formal document submitted by Thailand presenting arguments to counter Cambodia’s claims.
3. Response by Cambodia:
A cross-counterclaim presented by Cambodia to refute Thailand’s defence.
4. Further Written Explanations by Thailand:
An additional set of documents submitted by Thailand to further justify their position in response to Cambodia’s counterclaims.
5. Oral Proceedings (Verbatim Records):
Complete verbatim records of oral proceedings conducted between 2011 and 2013, documenting the arguments and counterarguments, during the hearings.
6. Judgments and Orders (2011-2013):
Final judgments and orders issued by the Court concluding the case and providing a definitive interpretation of the original judgment from 1962.
7. List of Press Release:
A total of 10 press releases issued by the Court throughout the proceedings, providing updates and public information about the case's progress and outcome.
Outcome generated by Inteliate
Summarisation of the Entire Case:
Inteliate processed lengthy legal documents, extracting key facts to help users understand the core issues and arguments. In this case, Inteliate generated a comprehensive summary, detailing how Cambodia and Thailand presented their claims and counterclaims regarding the Temple of Preah Vihear. By skimming through complex documents, Inteliate provided primary information that is relevant to the case for analysis.
2. Facts Extraction and Comparison:
Inteliate extracted critical facts from the relevant documents and compared the claims made by Cambodia and Thailand. Thus, system highlighted discrepancies and pointed out that Cambodia’s request was unclear, as it was difficult to understand whether it sought an interpretation of the Judgment of 1962 or a new determination of its rights.
3. Sentiment and Tone Analysis:
Inteliate analysed the tone of the written communication in the case. Through sentiment analysis, it became evident that the Temple of Preah Vihear holds significant cultural, religious, and geographical value for both Cambodia and Thailand, influencing the intensity of the dispute.
4. Interlinking of Evidence and Pattern Recognition:
The system was capable to link relevant pieces of evidence across the documents and identified recurring patterns in the arguments. This analysis revealed Cambodia’s urgency to seek clarification from the court and suggested a possible hidden motive, as evidenced by recurring pattern found in the documents of counter-claims.
5. Legality and Reasonability of the Facts:
Inteliate assessed the legality of the claims by comparing them with applicable acts, articles, and judicial rulings. The analysis indicated which claims were reasonable while highlighting those that lacked a strong legal basis. Thailand’s argument suggested that Cambodia had a hidden agenda, citing the temple’s geographical significance plays a crucial role in the demarcation of national boundaries, and thus, they sought for additional clarification on previous judgment.
6. Correct Registration of Acts, Articles, and Laws:
The system automatically identified and registered all legal references, including acts, articles, and laws mentioned in the documents. It properly cites and contextualises this information in the output for accurate analysis.
7. Timeline Creation:
After reviewing all documents, Inteliate generated a clear, chronological timeline. This timeline covered key milestones, from the initial application for proceedings to the final judgment and press releases, providing analysts with a clear understanding of the case’s progression.
8. Automated Intelligence Report:
Inteliate has an ability to generate automated intelligence report, summarising all key insights from the uploaded documents. This report provided investigators with a complete overview of the case, as it uses pre-configured questions to ensure coverage of critical elements.
By providing insightful summaries, key facts, and ensuring the accurate interpretation of complex court proceedings, Inteliate significantly improves the efficiency of legal professionals, as it simplifies the intricate details of legal cases effectively.
