The Supreme Court of India’s redesigned ‘Lady Justice’ is a powerful, necessary evolution in judicial symbolism. By removing the blindfold and replacing the sword with the Constitution, the court has consciously moved away from colonial imagery, underscoring that justice in modern India is not blind, but deeply aware of the social complexities it serves. This reflects Chief Justice Chandrachud’s vision of a system that prioritizes constitutional values over retribution, ensuring that justice is not just impartial but informed and vigilant.
The law is no longer 'blind'; the blindfold has been removed from Lady Justice’s eyes, and the sword has been replaced with the Constitution in her hand.
— DW Samachar (@dwsamachar) October 16, 2024
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This transformation signals a break from British-era punitive justice and embraces the protection of rights and inclusivity. The continued presence of the scales reflects balance and fairness, ensuring that both sides are considered in legal matters, but the shift away from the sword places emphasis on justice that is constructive rather than destructive.
This change is not just aesthetic but philosophical, symbolizing a judiciary committed to seeing and serving all sections of society equally, while upholding the Constitution as the guiding force. It is an affirmation of a future-facing, Indian-rooted legal identity that speaks to the country’s democratic principles and independence from its colonial past.
