👉Introduction:

Symbols often reflect the values and philosophies underlying institutions. The Lady Justice statue—a global symbol of fairness—differs significantly in India’s judicial imagery, where the figure is not blindfolded, unlike her Western counterpart. This departure reflects a distinct conception of justice rooted in Indian civilizational values of Dharma, as well as constitutional morality.

👉Western Imagery:
•In Greco-Roman tradition, Lady Justice (Justitia) is depicted with:
•A blindfold: impartiality, objectivity.
•A scale: balance of evidence.
•A sword: authority and enforcement.
•The blindfold symbolizes justice without fear or favour, blind to identity, power, or privilege.

👉Indian Imagery:
•The Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court of India is not blindfolded.
•This symbolizes a form of justice that is aware, conscious, and rooted in moral discernment, rather than mechanical neutrality.
•It aligns with the Indian philosophy of Dharma—justice is not mere equality before law, but context-sensitive righteousness.

👉Judicial Symbolism & Constitutional Morality:
•The Indian Constitution emphasizes substantive justice (Article 39A), not just procedural fairness.
•Constitutional morality requires balancing rights, duties, and ethical governance. Eg : Sabarimala case , Puttuswamy case
•Justice in India is expected to be empathetic, inclusive, and morally grounded, not blind to historical injustice or social context (e.g., caste, gender).

👉Conclusion:

India’s portrayal of Lady Justice without a blindfold is not a rejection of impartiality but a deeper commitment to conscious, informed justice. It represents the idea that justice must see to do justice — a fusion of legal rationality with moral responsibility in line with the spirit of the Constitution.

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👉Introduction:

Symbols often reflect the values and philosophies underlying institutions. The Lady Justice statue—a global symbol of fairness—differs significantly in India’s judicial imagery, where the figure is not blindfolded, unlike her Western counterpart. This departure reflects a distinct conception of justice rooted in Indian civilizational values of Dharma, as well as constitutional morality.

👉Western Imagery:
•In Greco-Roman tradition, Lady Justice (Justitia) is depicted with:
•A blindfold: impartiality, objectivity.
•A scale: balance of evidence.
•A sword: authority and enforcement.
•The blindfold symbolizes justice without fear or favour, blind to identity, power, or privilege.

👉Indian Imagery:
•The Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court of India is not blindfolded.
•This symbolizes a form of justice that is aware, conscious, and rooted in moral discernment, rather than mechanical neutrality.
•It aligns with the Indian philosophy of Dharma—justice is not mere equality before law, but context-sensitive righteousness.

👉Judicial Symbolism & Constitutional Morality:
•The Indian Constitution emphasizes substantive justice (Article 39A), not just procedural fairness.
•Constitutional morality requires balancing rights, duties, and ethical governance. Eg : Sabarimala case , Puttuswamy case
•Justice in India is expected to be empathetic, inclusive, and morally grounded, not blind to historical injustice or social context (e.g., caste, gender).

👉Conclusion:

India’s portrayal of Lady Justice without a blindfold is not a rejection of impartiality but a deeper commitment to conscious, informed justice. It represents the idea that justice must see to do justice — a fusion of legal rationality with moral responsibility in line with the spirit of the Constitution.

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