Justice Pankaj Mittal advocates for the “Indianisation” of justice, proposing that Lady Justice’s statue holds the Gita, Vedas, and Puranas alongside the Constitution. This reflects a shift towards Indian identity, emphasizing recent judicial changes like translations of judgments and the reimagining of symbols. Legal education, he notes, should foster empathy and creativity.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud retired as the 50th Chief Justice of India after eight impactful years on the Supreme Court. He delivered over 500 judgments, including key rulings on privacy rights and decriminalization of same-sex relationships. His tenure is marked by significant reforms and a commitment to social justice, advancing modern legal interpretations.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), led by President Kapil Sibal, criticized the Supreme Court’s unilateral decisions regarding alterations to the Lady Justice statue and emblem without consultation. The SCBA expressed ignorance about the changes’ rationale and opposed the establishment of a museum in the former Judges’ Library, advocating instead for a library and café for members.
