Justice BV Nagarathna is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
Led by Chief Justice NV Ramana, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine judges for the elevation to the top court
Justice BV Nagarathna, who is presently a judge with the Karnataka High Court, has also been recommended by the Collegium. She was appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka in 2008 and as a permanent judge nearly two years later.
Recommendation of these two judges of Gujarat High Court also
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana, has recommended the names of nine judges for promotion in the apex court. The Collegium has also mentioned the name of Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court Vikram Nath.
Justice Hima Kohi and Justice Bela Trivedi (Bela Trivedi, Gujarat High Court) are the other two women judges on the recommendation list. India has long been demanding a female Chief Justice.
