Bhavini Mishra

Bhavini Mishra

Bhavini Mishra is a senior law correspondent at Business Standard, specialising in commercial law, insolvency, intellectual property law, and policy matters. In her leisure time, she enjoys discovering new food spots and binge-watching TV shows, combining her love for good food and compelling narratives.

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SFIO gets NCLT approval to recover ₹5.4K crore from Bhushan Power

Tribunal rejects objections by former promoters, rules that insolvency resolution does not bar recovery proceedings and directs SFIO to detail the role of each respondent.

Updated On: 01 Nov 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

SC asks MeitY to add penalties to policy on unauthorised court video use

The Supreme Court wants MeitY to include penalties for unauthorised circulation of court hearing videos, while considering safeguards against misuse and commercial exploitation.

Updated On: 30 Oct 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

SC refers Reliance KG Basin gas dispute to mediation, names ex-judge Desai

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to mediate the Reliance-Centre dispute over alleged gas extraction from ONGC's adjoining KG Basin block.

Updated On: 30 Oct 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Reassessment invalid if income tax dept fails to issue mandatory notice: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that failure to issue a mandatory notice under Section 143(2) invalidates income tax reassessment proceedings, even if taxpayers participate in them

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

NCLT completely hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court raised concerns over MCA interference in NCLT administration, flagging staff shortages, poor infrastructure and outsourcing of recruitment to private firms

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

SC questions Centre over fuel supply for vehicles running on 100% ethanol

The Supreme Court asked the Centre how it would ensure adequate ethanol supplies for E100 vehicles, while stressing the need to consider farmers' interests and environmental concerns.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

SC asks RBI to make banks compensate victims of digital arrest, cyber fraud

Supreme Court says RBI's proposed rules must hold banks liable for customer losses caused by inadequate safeguards, with compensation no lower than the amount lost to fraud

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Supreme Court questions ECI on asking deleted Delhi voters to file Form 6

The Supreme Court questioned why previously registered Delhi voters must file Form 6 and said it had not yet ruled on the legality of the ECI's logical discrepancy category

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 9:29 PM IST

SC cautions against entertaining pleas by homebuyers in stalled projects

The Supreme Court said separate petitions by homebuyers could delay its ruling in a pending case and asked litigants to await the verdict or approach the respective High Courts.

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

SC pulls up NCLAT for not hearing appeal despite earlier request

The Supreme Court said its requests to tribunals must be treated as directions and sought an explanation from NCLAT for not hearing an appeal on July 23 despite its earlier order

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

DPDP Act may hamper investigative journalism: News publishers to SC

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a DNPA petition challenging DPDP Act provisions, with publishers warning of risks to investigative reporting and press freedom

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Form 6 row: TMC MP questions ECI's defence of online changes in SC

TMC MP Dola Sen questioned the Election Commission's defence of online Form 6 changes before the Supreme Court, which gave petitioners 10 days to respond to the poll body's affidavit

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

SC questions steep hospital mark-ups on cancer drugs and medicines

The Supreme Court questioned steep hospital mark-ups on cancer medicines and medical consumables, criticised the Centre's pricing framework and reserved its verdict on a plea seeking tighter controls

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 9:05 PM IST

SC considers constitutional rules for compulsory rural service by doctors

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's stand on a national framework for compulsory rural service by doctors while hearing a challenge to Karnataka's mandatory service rules

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

SC to examine tax treatment of EY US salary reimbursements for staff

The Supreme Court will examine whether salary costs reimbursed to EY US for employees deputed to Indian entities qualify as taxable fees for technical services under the India-US tax treaty.

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Supreme Court to examine if court fees without upper limit amount to tax

The Supreme Court will examine whether uncapped ad valorem court fees amount to taxation while hearing a plea challenging Kerala's 2025 court fee hikes and the absence of a ceiling

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

SC seeks Centre's response to plea for curbs on children's social media use

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea seeking age-based social media restrictions and safeguards to protect children from online exploitation and harmful content

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Supreme Court hears contempt plea on order against Metro restrictions

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar tendered unconditional apologies to the Supreme Court in a case linked to restrictions during Delhi protests.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

SC upholds Bombay HC ruling quashing Yes Bank's ₹8,415-cr AT1 write-off

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash Yes Bank's ₹8,415-crore AT1 bond write-off, ruling that the administrator lacked the legal authority.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre

The Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Police and opposition leaders on petitions over recent protests, while ordering preservation of CCTV footage and digital evidence.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 6:58 PM IST