The claim
The current Chief Justice of India, B. R. Gavai, has restored the original logo of the Supreme Court, featuring the motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’, which was changed to ‘Yato Dharmastato Jayah’ during the tenure of Chief Justice Chandrachud.
Original review summary
The review says the Supreme Court’s motto has always been “Yato Dharmastato Jayah,” not “Satyameva Jayate.” It reports that in May 2025, the Court under B. R. Gavai restored the earlier logo, which also carried “Yato Dharmastato Jayah.”[S1]
Additional context
On 01 September 2024, a new Supreme Court logo and flag were unveiled for the Court’s 75th anniversary; the new logo included the same motto, “Yato Dharmastato Jayah.” [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026