Justice B.V. Nagarathna questioned why an advocate’s past professional income should affect eligibility for appointment as a civil judge during a Supreme Court hearing on Tamil Nadu Judicial Service recruitment. Remarking, “Please tell me, which advocate discloses the true income in his income tax returns?” she drew laughter from lawyers in the courtroom.
The Supreme Court criticised authorities over delays in a child adoption application, calling the issue bureaucratic red tape. A Bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna questioned CARA’s rejection of the maternal aunt’s plea, observing that a family member seeking adoption should not face unnecessary hurdles.
The Supreme Court allowed a petitioner to approach the Calcutta High Court over allegations that names excluded from West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were being removed from ration lists. The Bench permitted withdrawal of the petition and granted liberty for further legal action.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with convictions in a Chhattisgarh dowry death case, strongly criticising dowry harassment and humiliation of brides, while Justice BV Nagarathna emphasised that courts must send a strong societal message against financial coercion and mistreatment in matrimonial homes.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Senior Advocate V Mohana for elevation as Supreme Court judge, marking a landmark moment for women’s representation in the judiciary, with her distinguished legal career recognised as a significant breakthrough in a profession historically dominated by men across India.
