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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Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies at 80
New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.
Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.
He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.
His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.
He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.
