Wed Oct 16 17:04:05 UTC 2024: ## India’s Supreme Court Unveils New Lady Justice Statue: Justice is No Longer Blind
**New Delhi, Oct. 16, 2024:** The iconic statue of Lady Justice, traditionally representing the blindfolded goddess of justice, has been redesigned at the Supreme Court of India, marking a significant shift in the portrayal of justice in the country.
The statue, now placed in the Judges’ Library of the Supreme Court, has shed its blindfold, symbolizing a new era of transparency and equality in Indian justice. Instead of holding a sword in her left hand, Lady Justice now holds a copy of the Indian Constitution, signifying the paramount importance of constitutional values in the judicial system.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, who commissioned the changes, emphasized the need to move beyond colonial legacies. “Justice is not blind; it sees all equally,” he stated, explaining the rationale behind the redesigned statue.
The new Lady Justice embodies this principle, signifying that justice in India is now focused on upholding constitutional principles and delivering justice to all, without prejudice or blindfolds.
This change reflects the ongoing reevaluation of British-era legal frameworks within India. The Supreme Court’s embrace of a new, more inclusive vision of justice further solidifies its commitment to building a modern and equitable judicial system for the nation.
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