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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'City will suffocate': Delhi HC on Centre's move to reclaim Polo Club land

Court questions government's plans for heritage sporting properties, warning that further loss of open spaces could worsen living conditions in the capital

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Delhi High Court notice to govt, CBSE on Class 12th marking system

The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court examined separate matters involving a withheld Class XII result and concerns over CBSE's On-Screen Marking system

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai's appointment takes the number of women heading High Courts to four, even as women remain underrepresented in the higher judiciary

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Supreme Court issues contempt notice to AIIMS Director in DNA test case

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to AIIMS acting director Dr Nikhil Tandon for failing to file an affidavit sought in a court-monitored DNA test case

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Royalty payable at dispatch rate, not contract rate, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that mineral royalty is payable at the rate prevailing on the date of dispatch or removal, regardless of earlier contractual terms

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure

The proposed framework allows AI-assisted legal work and court administration but bars the technology from influencing judicial decisions, bail determinations and sentencing

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

Orissa High Court quashes CCI probe against Rungta Mines over DG powers

The Orissa High Court has ruled that the CCI's investigative arm cannot probe a company without a valid prima facie order under the Competition Act

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 12:43 AM IST

Supreme Court swears in five new judges, strength increases to 37

V Mohana becomes second woman judge on SC Bench

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

The Hindware-Google row: Invisible keywords, visible consequences

The Delhi High Court's ruling against Google in the Hindware trademark dispute could alter how keyword advertising, trademark rights and platform liability are viewed in India

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, lays down masking guidelines

The Delhi High Court said names and identifying details may be masked in online court records while preserving the substance and evidentiary value of judgments

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Supreme Court refuses plea to hold NEET-UG re-test in computer-based mode

The plea arises from the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, originally conducted on May 3, following allegations of a large-scale paper leak

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

Delhi High Court rejects Pernod Ricard plea to sell liquor in Delhi

The Delhi High Court dismissed Pernod Ricard's challenge to the denial of an L-1 wholesale liquor licence, citing pending criminal proceedings under excise rules

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

SC sets aside Sebi's ₹447 crore disgorgement order to Reliance Industries

Supreme Court quashes Sebi's ₹447 crore disgorgement order against RIL in the 2007 RPL futures case, but upholds ₹25 crore penalty for regulatory violations

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

SC sets 3-month deadline for high courts to deliver reserved judgments

Supreme Court directs High Courts to deliver reserved judgments within three months and prioritise swift decisions in bail and liberty-related cases

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Delhi High Court upholds Trai's cap for TV ads at 12 minutes per hour

The High Court ruled that TRAI acted within its statutory powers and that the advertising cap strikes a balance between broadcasters' commercial interests and viewers' rights

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming firms

Top court also upholds states' right to ban online betting, gambling

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

SC junks ₹202 crore penalty on Amazon by CCI in Future Coupons case

The Supreme Court set aside the Competition Commission of India's penalty on Amazon over its Future Coupons investment and directed refund of the recovered amount within eight weeks

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Supreme Court backs electoral roll revision, says linked to fair elections

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's electoral roll revision exercise, saying accurate voter lists are integral to ensuring free and fair elections

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Supreme Court upholds state power to curb online betting platforms

The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws banning online games played for stakes, backing states' powers to regulate betting and gambling activities

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Delhi Gymkhana Club case: HC seeks Centre's response to members' pleas

The court declined interim protection against the Centre's notice asking Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its Safdarjung Road premises by June 5

Updated On: 26 May 2026 | 10:24 PM IST