B.V. Nagarathna

Justice B.V. Nagarathna was part of Supreme Court benches addressing several petitions throughout July 2026, highlighting the court's ongoing review of diverse legal challenges. These cases span from appeals against Indian Oil Corporation and Emami AgroTech to matters involving Muthoot Bankers and Ele Animations, demonstrating a broad range of commercial and regulatory disputes reaching the highest judicial level. Notably, the court dismissed an appeal by the State of Gujarat against Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren, citing the GST Act's supersession of prior legislation, which could signal a broader trend toward resolving older tax-related disputes in light of current legal frameworks. These developments underscore the Supreme Court's role in clarifying legal precedents and resolving disputes with implications for businesses and regulatory compliance.