BV Nagarathna
Justice BV Nagarathna is a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for her contributions to constitutional law and her commitment to upholding justice. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2021, she became the first woman to serve as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Her legal career is marked by a focus on civil rights, gender justice, and the interpretation of constitutional provisions. Justice Nagarathna has played a crucial role in landmark judgments that shape the Indian legal landscape.
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Justice Nagarathna expressed concern over practices in educational institutions that reflect a deeply troubling mindset.
Landmark ruling on women's health: SC declares menstrual hygiene a Fundamental right; mandates free sanitary pads distribution, separate toilets in schools | India News
India· 2026-01-30
BV Nagarathna is currently the sole female judge in India's Supreme Court.
India's Supreme Court is back to being 'a men's club'
United Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Justice BV Nagarathna is scheduled to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
Women Supreme Court judges serve 1 year less than men, finds report | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-03-23
BV Nagarathna is a Justice who observed that calling someone 'Pakistani' may be inappropriate but not an offense.
Rajasthan assembly erupts after BJP MLA calls Congress leader Rafeek Khan 'Pakistani' | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-08
Justice BV Nagarathna was part of the Supreme Court bench that made observations on the use of terms like 'Pakistani'.
Calling Indian Muslims ‘Pakistani’ not a slur, top court rules - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-05
Justice Nagarathna said that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Union government.
States to decide tax on lottery, not Centre: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-11