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Supreme Court of India Foundation Day
- 28 Jan 2025
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The Supreme Court (SC) of India, established on 26th January 1950 under Article 124, was inaugurated on 28th January 1950 and began operations from the old Parliament House. It moved to its current building in 1958, inaugurated by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
- SC initially envisioned with a Chief Justice of India (CJI) and 7 puisne judges, its strength has since expanded to a CJI and 33 judges as of 2024, appointed by the President and retiring at 65.
- Eligibility includes being an Indian citizen with 5 years as a High Court judge, 10 years as an advocate, or is in the opinion of the President a distinguished jurist.
- In 2024, a new "Lady Justice" statue was unveiled at the SC, replacing the original. Dressed in a saree and without a blindfold, it holds scales and the Indian Constitution.
- Unlike the original, based on Justitia (Roman goddess) with a blindfold, scales, and a sword, the new statue's open eyes signify that the law is not blind and sees everyone equally.
- The Indian Constitution replaces the sword, emphasizing its supremacy in justice.
- In 2024, the new flag and insignia of the SC are unveiled to mark its 75th year. The flag features the Ashok Chakra, the SC building, and the Book of Constitution, with the insignia inscribed with “Yato Dharmastato Jayah,” meaning "Where there is Dharma, there is victory."
Read more: 75 Years of Supreme Court
