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.

Email
Twitter
LinkedIn

Bhavini Mishra

The recusal question: Arvind Kejriwal plea sharpens bias vs duty debate

Kejriwal's recusal plea against a Delhi HC judge highlighted gaps in India's uncodified framework governing judicial bias and impartiality

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

No codified law, only conscience: India's judicial recusal doctrine

With no statutory framework, judicial recusal in India hinges on ethics and precedent, balancing impartiality with duty amid concerns over litigant-driven bench selection

Updated On: 03 May 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Should money laundering trials pause till predicate offence trial?

Enforcement Directorate seeks Additional Solicitor General view

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Tata Play GST demand stay shows tighter scrutiny of profiteering claims

High Court stays GSTAT order directing Tata Play to deposit Rs 450 crore, with experts saying ruling could tighten scrutiny of anti-profiteering assessments

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Class action suit against Jindal Poly Films to be heard by Principal Bench

NCLT Special Bench adjourns hearing, citing jurisdiction; Sebi seeks time for rejoinder as minority shareholders move intervention applications

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 1:05 AM IST

CBI, ED to Suprema Court: Rcom probe won't hinder banks' recovery efforts

Agencies say criminal investigations into Reliance Communications operate separately from insolvency proceedings and will not affect lenders' efforts to recover dues

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Laws on unwanted pregnancy in rape cases of minors must be amended: SC

Top court flags need to relax gestational limits under MTP Act, says delays in reporting and trauma require greater legal flexibility for minor survivors

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Row over Sunjay Kapur estate: HC restrains Priya Kapur from dealings

Court orders preservation of assets, bars alienation and third-party interests amid dispute over will's authenticity involving Karisma Kapoor's children

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

SC flags 'grim' delays in NCLT clearing insolvency resolution plans

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of delays in NCLT approvals, warning that prolonged timelines could undermine the objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

SC flags limits of reform, says courts cannot 'annihilate religion'

The Supreme Court said judicial reform has limits in matters of faith, warning against dismantling religion while hearing the Sabarimala reference before a nine-judge Bench

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

SC says existing laws sufficient on hate speech, declines fresh directions

The Supreme Court has ruled that existing criminal laws are adequate to address hate speech, declining to issue fresh directions while leaving scope for legislative action

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 7:33 PM IST

Reliance Infratel insolvency: SC court restores lenders' creditor status

Top court rules corporate guarantees qualify as financial debt under IBC, directs reconstitution of creditors' panel in Reliance Infratel insolvency case

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest fraud cases removed: WhatsApp to SC

Centre tells SC coordinated push spans scam networks, SIM controls, and AI-led detection

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

SC upholds arbitral award in Aakash dispute, rejects Paramount's plea

Top court declines to interfere with Delhi High Court ruling affirming arbitral award directing Paramount Learning to pay dues to Aakash Educational Services

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

Sunjay Kapur estate case: SC urges Rani Kapur, Priya Kapur to mediate

Supreme Court urges mediation in the Sona Group trust dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, cautioning against prolonged litigation involving an elderly litigant

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Kejriwal withdraws from excise case proceedings before Delhi HC judge

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal withdraws from excise policy case proceedings before Delhi High Court judge, citing lack of confidence in impartial adjudication

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

JioStar moves Bombay High Court against CCI order in broadcast dispute

JioStar moves Bombay High Court, challenging CCI's jurisdiction in Asianet dispute, arguing the matter falls under TRAI's regulatory domain

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Supreme Court upholds CCI's power to close cases without hearing informant

Supreme Court affirms CCI's authority to close cases at the initial stage without notifying or hearing informants under Section 26(2) of the Competition Act

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges 'politicisation' of SC proceedings

ED tells Supreme Court it is not suggesting constitutional breakdown in West Bengal, as Mamata Banerjee raises concerns over politicisation of proceedings during elections

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Delhi HC directs X Corp to remove posts on Arvind Kejriwal court hearing

Delhi High Court orders X to remove videos of Kejriwal's court proceedings, examines intermediary liability, and seeks MeitY response on enforcement of IT Rules

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM IST