Law Conclave: ‘Gita, Vedas, Puranas In Lady Justice Statue’s Hand Will Indianise Justice,’ Says Supreme Court Justice Pankaj Mittal | FP Photo
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Supreme Court (SC) judge Justice Pankaj Mittal suggested if three books – Gita, Vedas and Puranas- in addition to Constitution are kept in hand of Lady justice statue, it will be ‘Indianisation’ of Justice in true sense.
Justice Mittal was addressing the 1st NLIU-SBA Law Conclave at National Law Institute University (NLIU) on Saturday. Justice Mittal said, ‘SC has ‘Indianised’ the judicial system of the country under supervision of former CJI DY Chandrachud.
Firstly, by translation of all judgements in 13 languages and by changing the lady justice statue.’
Justice Mittal said the statue of lady justice has been changed. The new Lady Justice statue in India’s Supreme Court has a saree instead of a robe, holds the Constitution instead of a sword and has open eyes instead of being blindfold.
These changes symbolise a departure from colonial influence and a move towards a more Indian representation of justice. He further said, ‘Through help of Artificial intelligence (AI), all judgements have been translated in 13 languages.
Law not merely about statutes and procedures: MPHC CJ
MP High Court Chief Justice (CJ) Suresh Kait said that the law is not merely about statutes and procedures; it is about empathy, reasoning, and the pursuit of fairness.
It demands not only academic rigour but also the courage to question, the patience to listen and the humility to grow, MPHC CJ added. MPHC CJ further said, ‘When students take the initiative to organise platforms of thought, dialogue and critical engagement, it means that the future is in safe and capable hands.
It reflects a legal education that is not bound by classrooms but enriched by conversations, collaborations and creativity.’
