In 2023, the Supreme Court of India unveiled a redesigned statue of Lady Justice in its library. The statue, clad in a saree, replaces her traditional sword with the Indian Constitution and removes the blindfold, symbolising ‘impartial and neutral’ justice. But where did the iconic imagery of Lady Justice originate?
The image of Lady Justice blindfolded and holding scales is a potent symbol of fairness and equity in legal systems worldwide. But the figure’s story is much more complex, shaped by centuries of philosophical thought, artistic expression, and even colonial history.
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