Supreme Court of India Introduces a New Justice Statue Without a Blindfold, Symbolizing That “Law is Not Blind”
Image Source: Hindustan Times
The new Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court has removed its blindfold, with the Constitution now replacing the sword in one hand, symbolizing that the law in India is neither blind nor punitive. According to an NDTV report, the statue was commissioned by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. Traditionally, Lady Justice has been portrayed with a blindfold, but the new statue has open eyes to emphasize that the law is not blind.
Previously, Lady Justice was depicted wearing a blindfold and holding scales and a sword—the blindfold symbolizing impartiality, the scales representing balance and fairness, and the sword signifying the power of the law.
This new statue is seen as a move to break away from colonial symbols and highlight that the law in modern India is not blind. It now stands at the judges’ library in the Supreme Court. Sources from the Chief Justice’s office, cited by NDTV, said that Justice Chandrachud believes the law is not blind and treats everyone equally.
“Therefore, the Chief Justice decided to change the form of Lady Justice, suggesting that she should hold the Constitution instead of a sword to send a message that justice is delivered based on constitutional principles, not violence,” a source shared. However, the scales have been retained in the new statue to underscore that courts carefully weigh both sides of a case before passing judgment.
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