private properties as resource of community
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

“Unless and until private ownership and control of the material resources are transformed or converted into the “material resources of the community” which is a condition precedent, there cannot be distribution of the said resources by the State. Otherwise, the State would merely transfer privately owned material resources from one owner to another person, without first making it a “material resource of the community” which, is not the intent of the framers of the Constitution and neither is the same envisaged under Article 39(b).”

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Justice B V Nagarathna
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Justice B. V Nagarathna who is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.

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Industrial alcohol
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Nagarathna, J., was of the view that Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd. v. State of U.P., (1990) 1 SCC 109, did not require overruling and it continues to be good law in the context of what is comprised in the expression “industrial alcohol” and “intoxicating liquors”.

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Justice Nagarathna dissent on ‘royalty’ as tax
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

“Royalty is in the nature of a tax or an exaction. It is not merely a contractual payment but a statutory levy under Section 9 of the MMDR Act.”

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tax on mineral rights
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This matter was the oldest pending nine-judge Bench case before the Supreme court. The Bench had reserved its judgment in the matter on 14-03-2024

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GM mustard
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The failure to adequately assess health and environmental impact of Genetically Modified crops seriously infringes upon intergenerational equity as it potentially endangers the ability of future citizens to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health.”

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Justice BV Nagarathna
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Justice B V Nagarathna
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Justice B. V Nagarathna is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India. She formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.

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minister
Case BriefsSupreme CourtSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

The issue emerged after SP leader Azam called the unfortunate incident of 2016 gang-rape of a minor and her mother in Uttar Pradesh a “political conspiracy only and nothing else”. V Ramasubramanian, J delivered the verdict for himself and SA Nazeer, AS Bopanna, BR Gavai, JJ, however, BV Nagarathna, J, while agreeing with the reasoning and conclusions arrived at by the majority on certain questions referred, went on to lend a ‘different perspective’ on some issues.

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Justice BV Nagarathna: Igniting hope for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India
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Law School NewsLive Blogging

The Courts and the Constitution hosted by NALSAR University of Law is all set to begin! Courts and Constitution is an annual

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Case BriefsSupreme Court

“There is a trend of poorly pleaded public interest litigations being filed instantly following a disclosure in the media, with a conscious intention to obtain a dismissal from the Court and preclude genuine litigants from approaching the Court in public interest.”

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of B V Nagarathna and Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar, JJ. allowed the petition and directed the release

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age limit under Surrogacy Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Before 25-1-2022, there were no binding laws regarding age restrictions on intending couples wishing to avail surrogacy. Therefore, for couples above the age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the right to surrogacy was not conditional on their age and was freely available to intending couples.

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Supreme Court September 2025
Legal RoundUpSupreme Court Roundups

Stay informed on the latest Supreme Court judgments of September 2025 on Waqf Act; affirmation of clean chit to Reliance’s Vantara; 8 NLUs directed to undertake Project Ability Empowerment; Directions for improver Beggars’ Homes and Court coming to the aid of communal riots victim. Explore notable rulings shaping the legal landscape.

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justice bagchi
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Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.

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Criminal Law September 2025
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Covering major criminal law updates from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this roundup offers a quick look at recent rulings on bail, privacy, defamation, and trial procedures, along with links to earlier updates and related roundups for broader context.

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exercise caution in considering matrimonial cases
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Court explained that mere general allegations of harassment and cruelty without pointing out the specific details would not be sufficient to continue criminal proceedings against any person”.

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Justice Vikram Nath
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Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, joined the legal profession in 1987.

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DAW 2025
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Day 2 of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 featured a compelling lineup of sessions and distinguished speakers, offering in-depth discussions on critical issues shaping the future of arbitration. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the day’s proceedings, capturing the key insights, thought leadership, and dynamic exchanges that marked the sessions.

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