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.
