The origin of the blindfold is

unclear, but its original

significance indicates the
TOLERANCE of, or
IGNORANCE to, abuse of the
law by the judicial system.
However, in modern times it
represents the IMPARTIALITY
and OBJECTIVITY OF THE
LAW and that it doesn't let
 FAME
 POLITICS
 WEALTH
influence its decisions.
One of the most recognized LEGAL
SYMBOLS visible in the
architecture of the Supreme Court
Building is the LADY JUSTICE.
The Lady Justice statue is a woman:
standing or sitting
dressed in a toga-like robe
barefooted
hair is either flowing over her
shoulders or braided in a bun
holds a two-tray scale balance in
left hand
sword in the right
wears a blindfold over her eyes
Some of the first images similar to
the Lady of Justice date back to
the EGYPTIAN GODDESS
MAAT, who signified TRUTH AND
ORDER in that ancient society.
Later, the ancient Greeks
worshipped the GODDESS
THEMIS, the personification of
DIVINE LAW AND CUSTOM, and
her daughter, Dike, whose name
means "justice." Dike was
depicted carrying a pair of
balance scales, and it was
believed that she RULED OVER
HUMAN LAW.
 The Sword
In ancient times,

GUILTY VERDICT WAS

EXECUTED with a SWING
OF THE SWORD ON THE
NECK.

JUSTICE, WHEN
ENFORCED, SHOULD BE
SWIFT AND WITH
FINALITY.
AUTHORITY AND RESPECT,
denoting that justice stands by ITS
EVERY RULING AND DECISION.
sword is UNSHEATHED, meaning
justice is always transparent and is
never just an implement of fear.
DOUBLE-EDGED BLADE sword -
rulings can always go either way,
depending on the

CIRCUMSTANCE AND
EVIDENCE PRESENTED BY
BOTH PARTIES.
 Blindfold

 OBJECTIVITY AND IMPARTIALITY

– an assurance that anyone who
approaches the court to seek justice
will not be judged for their
 APPEARANCE,
 POWER,
 STATUS,
 FAME
 WEALTH,
but solely for the STRENGTH
OF THE CLAIMS/EVIDENCE
THEY ARE PRESENTING.
 WEIGHING SCALE
Without her sight, the only way
can decide is through a
THOROUGH WEIGHING OF THE
EVIDENCE AND CLAIMS
presented before her.
Everything, including what the
LAW STATES AND WHAT
JURISPRUDENCE DICTATES, should
be CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY weighed in
order to find the MOST JUSTICIABLE
DECISION. scales
hang freely from her
grasp is evidence should stand on
its own without TANGIBLE
FOUNDATION ON SPECULATION
 The Toga
toga outfit is used to
signify the MANTLE OF
RESPONSIBILITY and
HIGH-LEVEL
PHILOSOPHY that
accompanies those who
PRACTICE LAW AND
ENFORCE JUSTICE.
Lady Justice statues and
drawings have been placed in
almost every courtroom
around the world to remind us
to practice good judgment
and reason in accordance with
the law. As the personification
of justice, it becomes the
ultimate symbol of impartiality
and fairness that apply to
everyone regardless of power,
religion, race, and stature.