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Bar association upset over Supreme Court’s new ‘Lady Justice’ statue, questions ‘radical changes’
The SCBA opposed the judges’ library’s planned museum, citing prior demands for a cafe-lounge citing insufficient amenities.
The SCBA has adopted a resolution condemning alterations to the emblem and ‘Lady Justice’ statue at the apex court, stating that members were not consulted.
The fresh Lady Justice sculpture at the Supreme Court has removed its blindfold, opting for the Constitution instead of the sword in one hand. This change signifies that the legal system in India is impartial and focused on justice rather than punishment.
The conventional portrayal of Lady Justice with a blindfold covering her eyes has been altered in a new statue to convey the idea that the law should not be impartial.
The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association has noted that the Supreme Court has unilaterally implemented significant changes recently, such as altering its emblem and modifying the statue of Lady Justice, without involving the Bar in any consultations. Despite being vital partners in the justice system, the Bar was kept uninformed about these proposed changes, leaving us completely unaware of the reasoning behind such modifications, as stated in the resolution.
The scales symbolized equity and justice, with the sword signifying the authority of the legal system. Yet, the updated sculpture is perceived as a step towards moving beyond the colonial past, emphasizing that justice is not impartial in modern India. It currently proudly adorns the judges’ library within the Supreme Court premises.
The SCBA has raised concerns regarding the new museum planned for the former judges’ library, stating that they had initially suggested a cafe-lounge for their members due to the insufficiency of the current cafeteria’s facilities.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expressed concern over the conversion of the former Judges Library into a museum, instead of the requested Library, Cafe cum Lounge for Bar members. The current cafeteria is deemed insufficient to meet the needs of the legal fraternity. Despite objections, work on the museum has commenced, as highlighted in the SCBA resolution.
