CJI B.R. Gavai has reinstated the Supreme Court’s original emblem and removed controversial glass partitions, decisions celebrated by the legal community. These changes aim to enhance accessibility and restore the court’s identity, addressing concerns about mobility and airflow. The adjustments are viewed as a respectful return to tradition, reflecting responsiveness to legal professionals’ feedback.
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.
