Today, On 25th November, Supreme Court sharply questioned a lawyer over repeated adjournment requests, asking, “Who is accountable for the 90,000 pending cases in this court?” The Bench warned that constant delays only harm litigants and reflect a lack of preparation.
Today, On 15th March, Justice Nagarathna emphasized that at least 30% of law officers representing the Centre and state governments should be women. She highlighted the need for greater gender representation in legal positions. Ensuring more women in these roles would promote equality and diversity. Her statement calls for stronger efforts to bridge the gender gap in the legal field.
Justice B. V. Nagarathna is a distinguished Judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for her significant contributions to jurisprudence. Born in 1962, she transitioned from the Karnataka High Court to the Supreme Court, where she is considered a role model and a potential candidate for Chief Justice, inspiring women in law.
Today, On 23rd October, the Supreme Court ruled that state governments can tax and regulate industrial alcohol, with Justice BV Nagarathna dissenting. She argued that such authority undermines uniform development and emphasized that only the Union government can legislate on this issue. The majority found industrial alcohol included under “intoxicating liquor.”
Today(on 23rd July), the Supreme Court issued a split verdict on the approval for GM Mustard, with Justice BV Nagarathna opposing it due to lack of indigenous research, and Justice Sanjay Karol supporting it. Both agreed on the need for a national policy on GM crops. The case has been referred to the Chief Justice for further deliberation.
