British laws have been changed in the country some time ago. Now the judiciary has also started adopting a new look, leaving behind the British era. A statue of the goddess of justice was installed in the library of Supreme Court judges. In this, the bandage has been removed from the eyes. The Constitution has replaced the sword in hand.

The idol of the goddess of justice was blindfolded

A statue of the goddess of justice was installed in the library of the judges of the Supreme Court. The new thing in this idol is that in the statue of the goddess of justice, where earlier there were scales in one hand and a sword in the other hand and blindfolded, now the blindfold of the goddess of justice of the new India has been opened. Even the Constitution has replaced the sword in their hands.

Some time ago the laws of the British have been changed. Now the Indian judiciary has also started adopting a new look, leaving behind the British era. All this exercise has been done by CJI DY Chandrachud. On his instructions, the goddess of justice has been changed. A similar statue has been installed in the Library of Judges in the Supreme Court.

Constitution instead of sword in hand

In this way, the highest court of the land has sent a message that the ‘law is no longer blind’. On the instructions of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court DY Chandrachud, the blindfold of the Goddess of Justice has been removed and the Constitution has been replaced with the sword in the hand. The scales in the idol’s hand mean that the goddess of justice weighs the evidence and facts of the case to make a decision. The sword meant that justice would be swift and final.

Till now the idol of justice was blindfolded. He had scales in one hand and a sword in the other. The associated phrase “the law is blind” makes headlines. The statue seen in the courts is called Lady Justice statue. This idol is known as the goddess of Egypt Maat and the Greek goddess Themis.

Themis was considered a symbol of law and order

It is considered a symbol of ideologies like goodwill, justice, law and order. In Greece, Themis is considered a symbol of truth and law and order. According to legend, Dickie was the daughter of Jus. She used to do justice to the people of the area. In Vedic culture, Zeus was called Jupiter, the god of light and wisdom by Dios. Justicia was the Roman alternative to the goddess Dickey.

Dickie was shown blindfolded. Goddess of Justice Women judges with scales and swords in their hands, blindfolded, the judicial system is considered a symbol of morality. Just as God gives equal justice without any discrimination, similarly it also gives the goddess of justice.

Where was the Lady of Justice born, where did India come from?

The history of the Goddess of Justice i.e. the Lady of Justice is several thousand years old, the most direct comparison of the current Goddess of Justice is made to the Roman goddess of justice, Justitia.

Justice is for all and everyone is equal before the goddess of justice. Blindfolded, holding scales in one hand and sword in the other, an initiative has been initiated to change the symbols of the goddess of justice in India. The eyes of the goddess of justice the bandage has been opened and the constitution has replaced the sword in one hand.

History of the Lady of Justice

The history of the Goddess of Justice i.e. Lady of Justice is several thousand years old. Its concept has been going back to ancient Greek and Egypt civilizations. The ancient images of  the goddess of justice, also known as Lady Justice,  resemble the goddess of Egypt ‘Maat’. Maat was a symbol of truth and order in ancient Egyptian society. In Greek mythology there is Themis the goddess of justice and her daughter Dicki,  Also known as Astraea. The ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess Themis and her daughter Dicki, the embodiment of divine law and customs. Dickie was always depicted carrying scales and was believed to rule human law. In ancient Rome, the dickey was also known as justitia. Greek goddess ‘Themis’ law, in  Roman civilization the goddess was ‘Maat’, a goddess standing for order who held wings of sword and truth. However, the current goddess of justice is most directly compared to Justitia, the goddess of Roman justice.

Divine presence in every work in Greek civilization

Greek civilization is one of the oldest civilizations known in the world. There has been a belief of thousands of gods and goddesses in Greek civilization. There  has been a god or goddess for everything like farm, grapes, wine, water, air, sky, theatre, music. The ancient Greeks were profound fatalists and believed in the divine presence in their every action. These were his spiritual symbols, it was his philosophy from which he used to take guidance. For justice too, he put forward a philosophy from his imagination that emerged as a symbol that was adopted around the world.

Powerful icons formed after the Renaissance period

Myths were also created in Europe during the Renaissance. In the newly emerged republics, the goddess of justice became a powerful symbol of law and justice for citizens. It supported the principle of divine right of kings, but it had important principles of fairness of justice along with democratic principles.

Artworks, paintings, sculptures depicting the symbol of the Goddess of Justice are found all over the world. Courts, law offices in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and Australia,Statues and pictures of the goddess of justice are seen in legal institutions and educational institutions.

How did the goddess of justice come to India?

From Greek civilization, the goddess of justice reached Europe and America. It was brought by a British officer in India. It was brought to India in the 17th century. During the 18th century during the British period, the idol of the goddess of justice began to be used in public. After the independence of India, the goddess of justice was accepted in Indian democracy with her symbols.

In different countries, the goddess of justice is seen in some different forms. The statue of Lady Justice is generally in the form of a standing or sitting woman. She is usually barefoot and her hair is either hanging down to her shoulders or tied up. Somewhere his hair is spread around the head. She holds scales in one hand and a sword in the other. Usually the scales are in the left hand and the sword is in the right hand. He is blindfolded almost everywhere.

Symbol of the Goddess of Justice

Scales: Scales reflect the objectivity and obligation of law (through its representatives) to weigh and examine evidence presented in court. Each side in a legal case should be seen and compared while administering justice.

Sword: The sword is a symbol of power, prosperity and respect. It means that justice stands by its verdict and is capable of taking action. The sword is without a sheath, which very clearly indicates that justice is transparent. The double-edged sword states that after examining the evidence, a verdict can be pronounced against any party and it is necessary to implement the verdict as well as protect the innocent party. Or able to defend.

Blindfold:  The blindfold of the goddess of justice first appeared in the 16th century. Since then it has been used in many places. The blindfold is a symbol of fairness and objectivity of the law. It also means that decisions are not influenced by factors such as politics, money or fame.

Why did the Chief Justice of India take this decision?

In the India’s Chief Justice Office, Indian Chief Justice Chandrachud believed that the English legacy should now go beyond it. The law is never blind. He sees everyone equally. Therefore, the Chief Justice of India believed that the nature of the goddess of justice should be changed. Also the goddess does not have a sword in one hand,  Rather, there should be a constitution; So that the message should go to the society that they do justice according to the Constitution.

Sword violence and scales symbolize equality The

Chief Justice of India believes that the sword is a symbol of violence. Whereas, courts do not  do violence but deliver justice under constitutional laws. The scales in the other hand are right which give equal justice to all.

The statue of the goddess of justice was rebuilt on the instructions of Chief Justice of India Chandrachud. First of all, a large statue has been installed in the Judges Library. Here the eyes of the goddess of justice are open and there is no bandage, while the sword in the left hand is replaced by the constitution. The right hand has the same scales as before.

Where did the idol of the goddess of justice come from in India?

The Goddess of Justice is actually the ancient goddess of Greece, who is said to be the symbol of justice. Her name is Justia. The word Justice was derived from his name. The blindfold that they are blindfolded  also has a deep meaning. Being blindfolded means that the goddess of justice will always judge impartially. Judging by seeing someone can go to one side. That’s why they blindfolded It was tied.

This idol was brought India British officer from Greece. For the first time in the 17th century, it was brought India a British officer. This British officer was a court officer. During the British period, the statue of the goddess of justice was used in public use during the 18th century. Later, when the country became independent, we also accepted the goddess of justice.

Symbols of the Goddess of Justice changed in India

In the India, the costume of the goddess of justice has been changed. Now the blindfold of the goddess of India justice has been removed. The Constitution has replaced the sword in their hands. The judiciary has changed the tradition of British rule. The Supreme Court has given a message to the country that the ‘law is no longer blind’. Apart from this, the sword in one hand of the goddess, symbolizing punishment, was removed Granted. It has been replaced by the Constitution.

Author

Prof. Sunil Goyal

The author is an eminent social scientist, columnist and professor at the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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