Justice B V Nagarathna, a pivotal member of the Supreme Court, leads a nine-judge bench in the nuanced distinction between industrial alcohol and intoxicating liquor. This debate bears significance in resolving a contentious revenue issue between central and state governments, challenging a 1989 ruling involving her father, former Chief Justice E S Venkataramiah. As the first woman slated to be Chief Justice of India in 2027, her tenure promises historic legal insights and familial succession, echoing the dynamic judicial narrative seen in Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud s overturning of his father s judgments.
India News: Justice B V Nagarathna leads a crucial case on distinguishing 'industrial alcohol' from 'intoxicating liquor,' pivotal in resolving Centre-state reven
A conflict had arisen between the UP Legislative Assembly and the Allahabad High Court. The President of India made a reference to the SC under Article 143 for its opinion in 1964.