New Flag and Insignia of the Supreme Court of India

About New Flag and Insignia of the Supreme Court of India:

• 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.
• 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.”
• This phrase encapsulates the essence of justice and righteousness that the Supreme Court strives to uphold.
• The new flag and insignia were conceptualized and designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi.
• The flag will be available in various designs, including cross table flat, single table flag, pole flag, and wooden frame, ensuring its presence in diverse settings.

Q1: What is the Devanagari script?

Devanagari script is used to write the Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, and Nepali languages, developed from the North Indian monumental script known as Gupta and ultimately from the Brahmi alphabet, from which all modern Indian writing systems are derived. In use from the 7th century CE and occurring in its mature form from the 11th century onward, Devanagari is characterized by long horizontal strokes at the tops of the letters, usually joined in modern usage to form a continuous horizontal line through the script when written.

Source: Supreme Court’s new flag and insignia unveiled by President Murmu