This Sanskrit phrase translates to "Where there is righteousness (Dharma), there is victory". It is inscribed on the emblem of the Supreme Court of India, which features the Ashoka Chakra. The motto reflects the principle that justice, based on dharma or righteousness, ultimately prevails.
The motto, "Yato dharmastato Jayah" has been adopted by
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Constitutional Provisions and Establishment)
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