Justice BV Nagarathna
Supreme Court Urges Tamil Nadu to Engage with Centre on Language Policy Dispute
Dec 15, 2025 11:09 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised Tamil Nadu to directly engage with the Centre regarding its two-language policy rather than airing concerns through media channels. Justice BV Nagarathna emphasized avoiding a "My-State-My-State attitude" during a hearing about land allocation for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, suggesting the state could stipulate conditions during consultations rather than rejecting the opportunity that these educational institutions present for students.
Supreme Court Justice Warns Against Overturning Verdicts When Judges Change: Protecting Judicial Independence in India
Dec 01, 2025 02:39 am CST
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has expressed concern over the growing trend of judgments being overturned when judges change office, emphasizing that verdicts must be respected regardless of judicial transitions. Speaking at an international convention, she stressed that judicial independence requires judgments to endure through time, highlighting recent controversial cases where Supreme Court benches have reversed previous decisions.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Women's Reservation Law Implementation Timeline
Nov 10, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response regarding the implementation of the women's reservation law that mandates one-third representation for women in legislative bodies. Justice Nagarathna, the only female Supreme Court judge, highlighted that women constitute 48% of the population yet remain India's largest minority in terms of political representation. The Constitution Amendment requires census and delimitation before implementation, with the reservation set to remain in force for 15 years once enacted.
Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls' Right to Thrive Amidst Concerning Sex Ratio Statistics in India
Oct 12, 2025 09:36 am CST
Justice BV Nagarathna highlights critical challenges facing India's girl children, from birth discrimination to educational barriers, emphasizing that true gender equality requires girls to thrive rather than merely survive. The Supreme Court judge calls for comprehensive interventions addressing nutritional care, education access, and elimination of child marriage to create an enabling environment for girls across India.
Supreme Court Rules Age Limits in Surrogacy Act Not Applicable to Pre-2021 Cases
Oct 09, 2025 03:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that age restrictions under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act of 2021 cannot be applied retrospectively to couples who had already begun the surrogacy process before the law came into effect. The landmark judgment protects the reproductive rights of couples who had frozen embryos prior to the legislation, recognizing their parental autonomy established under the previous legal framework.