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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Bike taxis pose safety, insurance concerns: Karnataka to Supreme Court

Karnataka has challenged a High Court ruling allowing motorcycles to be registered and permitted as bike taxis, citing passenger safety and insurance protection concerns

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Delhi HC stays FSSAI order restricting Dabur's use of '100%' product claims

The court said Dabur should have been heard before the directive was issued; the company warned that compliance could affect products worth more than ₹150 crore

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

SC seeks govt's reply on pleas against RTI changes through DPDP Act

Petitioners argued that the amendment broadly exempts personal information from disclosure by removing the public-interest safeguard contained in the earlier RTI provision

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Delhi HC quashes criminal cases against retailers in 2015 Maggi controversy

Delhi High Court quashed criminal cases against Maggi retailers, citing Supreme Court-backed scientific findings that undermined the basis of the 2015 prosecution

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

SC notice to telcos on Centre's plea against one-time spectrum charge order

The Centre has challenged a Bombay High Court judgment striking down the retrospective levy, which carried liabilities exceeding Rs 20,000 crore for Airtel and Vodafone Idea

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Dabur challenges FSSAI order banning '100%' claims in Delhi High Court

Dabur has moved the Delhi High Court against an FSSAI order directing it to stop selling food products carrying "100%" claims. The matter is likely to be heard on Friday

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 9:55 PM IST

Kapur family trust dispute: SC hopeful of amicable settlement via mediation

The Supreme Court extended mediation in the Kapur family trust dispute until November 2 after noting progress and expressing hope for an amicable settlement

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Judicial officers can have higher retirement age than State employees: SC

The Supreme Court said judicial officers are a distinct class and directed States to reconsider proposals to raise the retirement age of District Judges independently

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

SC urges authorities to engage with protesting youth, avoid violence

The Supreme Court said authorities should counsel and listen to agitating students to prevent violence while hearing pleas arising from protests over repeated examination paper leaks.

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

SC asks RBI to frame uniform protocol for banks dealing with cyber fraud

The apex court also directed the Centre and states to strengthen measures against digital arrest scams and asked authorities to improve victim compensation and fund recovery

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

SC moots 20-point action plan for Rajasthan rivers, seeks lasting solution

Top court proposes a special task force, zero liquid discharge and stricter regulation to tackle industrial pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari, Luni and Bandi rivers.

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

SC allows CERC to frame mkt-coupling regulations, dismisses IEX challenge

The apex court says the challenge is premature as regulations are yet to be notified, while allowing IEX to raise objections after the framework is finalised.

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

SC clarifies student protest relief, narrows scope of criminal records

Top court says only those accused of grave and heinous offences fall outside its protection for student protesters, while allowing governments to withdraw FIRs.

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

SC sets up panel to review case sequencing after Bar raises concerns

A three-judge committee will examine concerns over last-minute changes to case sequencing after lawyers said unpredictable listings disrupted court appearances.

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 8:22 PM IST

Karnataka HC's Dharwad bench holds rare all-women Bench and Bar sitting

The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court held a rare all-women sitting, with women judges presiding over every Bench and an all-women government legal team representing the State

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 7:33 PM IST

SC refuses to revive CCI's ₹301 cr penalty on Grasim, orders rehearing

The top court upheld the NCLAT ruling setting aside the Competition Commission's order, directing the regulator to reconsider the matter after granting Grasim a fresh hearing

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

SC stays CIC order declaring NSE a public authority under RTI Act

The Supreme Court stayed the CIC's 2007 order treating the NSE as a public authority under the RTI Act while agreeing to examine its challenge to the Delhi High Court ruling

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Supreme Court pulls up UP, GDA over 19-year delay in Ansal housing project

Top court directs Uttar Pradesh government and GDA to decide pending approvals within two weeks, saying nearly 1,600 homebuyers have waited 19 years

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

Supreme Court bars executive route for post-facto environmental clearances

Top court quashes the 2021 office memorandum but upholds the 2017 notification, saying any future relaxation must come only through a statutory notification

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 9:32 PM IST

SC grants bail to two UAPA accused after 12 yrs, cites Article 21 violation

Top court says prolonged incarceration without any realistic prospect of an early trial conclusion violates the fundamental right to personal liberty

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 8:37 PM IST