From Jesus and Mary College to the Chief Justice’s Chair: Justice B.V. Nagarathna Set to Become India’s First Woman CJI for 37 Days
Justice B.V. Nagarathna is set to make history in India’s judicial system by becoming the country’s first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) on September 24, 2027.
She will succeed the incumbent Chief Justice and take charge of the country’s highest judicial office. However, her tenure is expected to be brief, lasting approximately 36 days, as she is scheduled to retire on October 29, 2027.
Justice Nagarathna’s journey from a student at Jesus and Mary College to the country’s top judicial position reflects nearly four decades of experience in the legal profession. She began her career as a lawyer before serving as a judge of the Karnataka High Court and subsequently as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
An important milestone in her judicial career came on February 18, 2008, when she was appointed an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court. Over the years, she took on several important responsibilities in the judiciary before being elevated to the Supreme Court.
After nearly four decades of legal and judicial experience, Justice B.V. Nagarathna is set to occupy the highest judicial office in India on September 24, 2027. Although her tenure as Chief Justice will last only around five weeks, her appointment will mark a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the Indian judiciary.
