On Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu revealed the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court in commemoration of its 75th anniversary.

The Supreme Court's new flag and insignia, representing justice and democracy, were conceptualised and designed by NIFT Delhi. The flag includes the Ashoka Chakra, the Supreme Court building, and the Constitution of India.

The new Supreme Court flag is blue in colour. The insignia has ‘Supreme Court of India’ and ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’ (in Devanagari script) inscribed on it. 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.”

It will be available in various designs, such as cross table flat, single table flag, pole flag, and wooden frame, ensuring its presence in a variety of settings.

During the closing session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud presented a 'special green gift' to President Murmu.

In honour of the Supreme Court's 75-year journey, 75 saplings from 12 different indigenous species found in Delhi’s Central Ridge Reserve forest area were planted. These saplings have been dedicated to President Murmu as a tribute to the Supreme Court’s 75 years, symbolising respect for the President, who embodies simplicity and humility.

In her address at the event, the President praised the Supreme Court for its invaluable contribution to Indian jurisprudence, noting that it has served as a vigilant guardian of justice since its inception. She also expressed her appreciation for the efforts of all those, both past and present, who have contributed to the legacy of the Indian judiciary, bolstering public trust in the legal system.

President Murmu also addressed the ongoing issue of case backlogs, urging the need for innovative solutions to reduce the pendency of cases. She advocated for more frequent initiatives such as special Lok Adalat weeks to expedite case resolutions, emphasising that these efforts are crucial for sustaining public confidence in the judicial system. The President expressed satisfaction that the conference discussions centred on case management and expressed hope that these deliberations would result in practical reforms.

In her speech, the President proposed establishing a justice system at the local level, similar to the powers and responsibilities granted to Panchayats and Municipalities by the Constitution. She suggested that delivering justice in local languages and under local conditions could make the judiciary more accessible to the people.

Emphasising the need for collaboration among the judiciary, government, and police, President Murmu highlighted the importance of addressing evidence and witness protection issues.

She also voiced concerns over the delays in justice delivery, especially in heinous crimes like rape, which she said could erode public faith in the judicial process.

President Murmu remarked that it is a distressing reality of our society that, in some cases, those with resources continue to move about freely and without fear, even after committing crimes, while their victims live in fear as if they themselves are the wrongdoers.

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