India's Supreme Court, led by Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Joymala Bagchi, criticized the adoption body CARA for delays while hearing a plea filed by the US-based maternal aunt of a child.

Justice BV Nagarathna of the Indian Supreme Court stressed the importance for judges to cultivate courage and remain free from external pressures to uphold the integrity of the judiciary.

Justice BV Nagarathna has cautioned that disputes between the central and state governments in India erode the spirit of cooperative federalism and weaken the institutional balance of the constitutional framework.

India's Supreme Court, during arguments in a Sabarimala-linked case, emphasized that diversity is the country's strength, with Justice BV Nagarathna highlighting the court's concerns while hearing petitioners defending the 2018 landmark verdict.

Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted that courts are often hesitant to remove arbitrators and advocated for a dedicated forum to address such issues. She also emphasized the importance of a mature legal system supporting a diverse and complementary Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework for efficient solutions.

Indian Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna described environmental law as "hot law," emphasizing its real-time, risk-based nature and the necessity for precautionary measures amidst evolving scientific understanding and uncertainty.

Media cannot perform its role under constraint, fear or influence: Justice BV Nagarathna

The Indian Supreme Court, through Justice BV Nagarathna, made an observation during a hearing involving a woman accusing a man of rape, assault, and exploitation, questioning the timing of the rape allegation given they had a child together.

During a hearing concerning the Sabarimala temple, India's top court commented that excluding certain sections from temples is detrimental to Hinduism. Justice BV Nagarathna stated that such practices are not beneficial for the religion.

Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta stated that the Collegium system has failed to protect judges in the past, making a direct appeal to Collegium member Justice BV Nagarathna to address the issue.