Supreme Court Unveils New Lady of Justice Statue, Marking a Break from Colonial Symbols

A newly unveiled Lady of Justice statue in the Supreme Court of India reflects a significant departure from its colonial-era symbolism. The statue, commissioned under the guidance of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has shed its blindfold and replaced the traditional sword with the Indian Constitution. This transformation is intended to convey that the law in India is not blind but sees everyone equally and that justice is delivered based on constitutional principles, not violence or punishment.

The blindfold traditionally symbolized impartiality, while the sword represented the power to punish. The new design signifies a progressive move away from British-era legal symbols, much like the recent replacement of colonial laws with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The scales of justice in the statue’s right hand, symbolizing fairness and balance in judicial decisions, remain unchanged.

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