Justice BV Nagarathna Appointed Chairperson Of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee

The Chief Justice of India has nominated Supreme Court Judge Justice Bangalore Venkataramiah (BV) Nagarathna as the Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) with effect from June 29, 2026.

This follows the retirement of Justice JK Maheshwari, who was heading the SCLSC earlier. As per convention, the third senior judge of the Supreme Court heads the SCLSC.

The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee functions under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and is responsible for providing free legal services to eligible persons in matters before the Supreme Court. It also processes applications for legal aid and appoints legal services counsel for beneficiaries in deserving cases.