Supreme Court’s Flag & Insignia

Current Context : President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court.

KEY FEATURES :

• The newly unveiled flag features symbols central to India’s legal and cultural heritage: the Ashoka Chakra, the Supreme Court building, and the Constitution of India.
• Flag Colour : Blue
• The insignia has ‘Supreme Court of India’ and ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’ (in Devanagari script) inscribed on it.
• Conceptualized and designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi.
• They symbolize justice and democracy, reflecting the Supreme Court’s role as a guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law.

WHAT DOES ‘YATO DHARMASTATO JAYAH’ MEAN?

• The phrase “Yato Dharmastato Jayah” is a Sanskrit expression that translates to “Where there is Dharma, there is victory” or “Victory lies where Dharma (righteousness) prevails.”

ABOUT SUPREME COURT

• The Supreme Court of India is the apex judicial body under the Constitution of India.
• Article 124 of the Constitution states that “There shall be a Supreme Court of India.”
• Came into existence on 26 January 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution.
• Headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI)