B. V. Nagarathna

Judge of Supreme Court of India

Indian Engalaguppe Chatra, Pandavapura in Mandya district, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionJudge of Supreme Court of India
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/10/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceEngalaguppe Chatra, Pandavapura in Mandya district, Karnataka

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameBangalore Venkataramiah Nagarathna

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Sophia High School, Bengaluru (Till 10th standard)
  • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Mehta Vidyalaya, New Delhi
College/University
  • Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
  • Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Educational Qualification
  • B.A. (Hons.) in History from Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
  • L.L.B. from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Personal Life

Zodiac signScorpio

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Husband/SpouseB.N. Gopala Krishna
Parents
FatherE.S. Venkataramiah (19th Chief Justice of India)
MotherPadma Venkataramiah
Children
Daughters
  • Nayantara BG (Advocate)
  • Prerna BG

Career

Designation(s)
  • Judge of Karnataka High Court (18 February 2008 – 30 August 2021)
  • Judge of Supreme Court of India (Assumed office on 31 August 2021)
  • Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court (18 February 2008 - 16 February 2010)
  • Permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court (17 February 2010 - 30 August 2021)
Notable Judgement(s)
  • 2012: Ordered the federal government to examine the possibility of regulating broadcast media in India
  • 2016: Sri Jagadev Biradar vs State of Karnataka
  • 2017: The Tabocco Institute of India vs Union of India
  • 2018: Sri Mookambika Temple vs Mr. Raviraja Shetty
  • 2020: Upheld the government policy directing both public and private colleges in Karnataka to opt for a standard admission method
  • 2021: Overruled the circular issued by the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL)
  • 2022: Differed with the majority order by the Supreme Court of India in the demonetisation case
Career Milestones
  • Enrolled as an Advocate on 28 October 1987
  • Practiced law at Kesvy and Co., Bengaluru (1987-1994)
  • Began independent litigation practice (1994)
  • President, Karnataka Judicial Academy
  • President, Bangalore Mediation Centre, Bengaluru
  • Contributor to the book "Courts of India: Past and Present" on the chapter on Courts of Karnataka
  • Chairperson of the Committee for Kannada translation of "Courts of India" (released April 2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. B. V. Nagarathna's father is E.S. Venkataramiah, the 19th Chief Justice of India.
2. During her time at the Karnataka High Court, Nagarathna delivered notable rulings on commercial and constitutional law.
3. She began practicing as an advocate in 1987, specializing in different legal areas.
4. Nagarathna actively contributed as an Amicus for the conservation of lakes in Bangalore.
5. In 2021, she advocated for the equal rights of illegitimate children.
6. She is slated to become the first female Chief Justice of India in 2027.
7. She was part of the largest cohort of women judges to be appointed to the Supreme Court on 31 August 2021, alongside Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M. Trivedi.
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