Controversy Erupts Over Changes to Lady Justice Statue in Supreme Court

Recent changes made to the Lady Justice statue inside the Supreme Court premises have sparked a nationwide debate. Initiated under the guidance of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the redesign aims to move away from British-era symbols. While modifications have occurred in the past, the current design has faced strong opposition and criticism from various legal and social groups.

In the new avatar, the blindfold over the eyes of Lady Justice has been removed, and the sword in her hand has been replaced with a copy of the Constitution of India. Supreme Court sources stated that the changes signify that the law in India is not blind, and that courts render justice in accordance with the Constitution.

However, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly criticized the decision. The bar association expressed dissent over changing the design and logo of Lady Justice unilaterally, without consulting key stakeholders in the judicial system.

It remains to be seen how this dispute and the surrounding developments will unfold in the coming days.