Supreme Court unveils new Lady of Justice statue featuring open eyes, constitution in hand
New Delhi: A new statue of the Lady of Justice has been unveiled at the Supreme Court, featuring open eyes and the Constitution in place of a sword, signaling a shift in symbolism that reflects the evolving spirit of justice in India. Commissioned under the direction of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, the statue now stands in the judges’ library, conveying that justice in the country is not blind and does not embody punishment.
Traditionally, the blindfold on the Lady of Justice represented impartiality, suggesting that courts cannot be influenced by wealth, power, or status. The sword symbolized authority and the power to enforce punishment. However, the revised statue, with unshielded eyes and the Constitution held in its left hand, emphasizes that justice in India operates with vision and fairness.
According to sources close to the Chief Justice’s office, the change aligns with Justice Chandrachud’s belief that India must move beyond its colonial legacy. "The law is not blind; it sees everyone equally," said a source, adding that the replacement of the sword with the Constitution signals the message that justice is dispensed in accordance with constitutional principles, not through force.
The scales of justice remain in the statue’s right hand, representing balance and fairness—indicating that courts weigh facts and arguments from all sides before reaching a verdict. The shift mirrors other efforts to shed remnants of colonial rule, such as the recent overhaul of criminal laws, replacing the Indian Penal Code with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “The sword symbolizes violence, but courts deliver justice through constitutional laws,” the source explained, highlighting the intent behind the new design.
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RIL, 5 others seek to register 'Operation Sindoor' trademark
New Delhi (PTI): Reliance Industries Limited and five others have approached the Controller General of Patents Design and Trade Marks for the registration of term "Operation Sindoor".
In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.
The military strikes were carried out under "Operation Sindoor" two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
RIL was first to file the trademark application for the term under trademark Class 41 which covers services like education and entertainment.
According to the details available on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, RIL and five others have so far moved applications seeking trademark registration.
Besides RIL, other applicants -- Mukesh Chetram Agrawal, Group Captain (retired) Kamal Singh Oberh, Alok Kothari, Jayaraj T and Uttam -- have also sought registering the term.
