Ittook 77 years for the successive Chief Justices of India to make a bold statement on the appearance of "Lady Justice"! The English saying "better late than never" truly applies to the present change, which I hope would actually translate to deliver timely justice to one and all. The blindfold, long associated with impartiality and equality before the law, has been replaced with open eyes. Hopefully, the Lady Justice could see for herself the haggard judicial system prevailing in the country after 77 years. Instead of brandishing a sword, the new statue holds a copy of the much "amended" Constitution of India, which also reflects the judiciary's commitment to the constitutional values. Now whether our Justice system sees "everyone equally" or more equally, only coming days would reveal. The sword actually represented authority and punishment, but in practice things did not workout that way as those culprits or criminals who could pull strings escaped punishment. I fervently hope that the changed statue of Lady Justice would finally bring in the long-delayed reformation in our judiciary. TheSupreme Court of India has unveiled the new statue of "Lady Justice" which is a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges’ library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword. The new statue signifies the importance of Constitution of India and its underlining principles that are requisites of running the democratic society. The Lady justice dressed in white traditional attire, the ‘Goddess of Justice’ is without her archetypal blindfold and sword, as she bears a crown on her head. The new statue redefines traditional symbols to emphasise constitutional governance, informed awareness, and justice rooted in the principles of equality, inclusivity, and democracy. The iconic Lady of Justice has now droppedthe blindfold as well as the sword, with a copy of the Constitution replacing the latter. Symbolism should matter little in the just and efficient delivery of justice. With or without the blindfold and/or the sword, our justice delivery system, unfortunately, will remain sluggish, painfully tardy, time and cost-consuming, and loaded heavily in favour of those with the wherewithal to battle it out in the courts of law. The "new lady" symbolising justice means precious little to the lakhs and lakhs of litigants who are waiting their turn for justice to be delivered in a time-bound and cost-effective manner. Ittook 77 years for the successive Chief Justices of India to make a bold statement on the appearance of "Lady Justice"! The English saying "better late than never" truly applies to the present change, which I hope would actually translate to deliver timely justice to one and all. The blindfold, long associated with impartiality and equality before the law, has been replaced with open eyes. Hopefully, the Lady Justice could see for herself the haggard judicial system prevailing in the country after 77 years. Instead of brandishing a sword, the new statue holds a copy of the much "amended" Constitution of India, which also reflects the judiciary's commitment to the constitutional values. Now whether our Justice system sees "everyone equally" or more equally, only coming days would reveal. The sword actually represented authority and punishment, but in practice things did not workout that way as those culprits or criminals who could pull strings escaped punishment. I fervently hope that the changed statue of Lady Justice would finally bring in the long-delayed reformation in our judiciary. TheSupreme Court of India has unveiled the new statue of "Lady Justice" which is a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges’ library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword. The new statue signifies the importance of Constitution of India and its underlining principles that are requisites of running the democratic society. The Lady justice dressed in white traditional attire, the ‘Goddess of Justice’ is without her archetypal blindfold and sword, as she bears a crown on her head. The new statue redefines traditional symbols to emphasise constitutional governance, informed awareness, and justice rooted in the principles of equality, inclusivity, and democracy. The iconic Lady of Justice has now droppedthe blindfold as well as the sword, with a copy of the Constitution replacing the latter. Symbolism should matter little in the just and efficient delivery of justice. With or without the blindfold and/or the sword, our justice delivery system, unfortunately, will remain sluggish, painfully tardy, time and cost-consuming, and loaded heavily in favour of those with the wherewithal to battle it out in the courts of law. The "new lady" symbolising justice means precious little to the lakhs and lakhs of litigants who are waiting their turn for justice to be delivered in a time-bound and cost-effective manner. Submit