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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.
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.
Bhavini Mishra
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
 "SC releases draft rules for use of AI in courts, allows use with disclosure")
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
 "Orissa High Court quashes CCI probe against Rungta Mines over DG powers")
Supreme Court swears in five new judges, strength increases to 37
V Mohana becomes second woman judge on SC Bench
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
 "The Hindware-Google row: Invisible keywords, visible consequences")
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
 "Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, lays down masking guidelines")
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
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
 "Delhi High Court rejects Pernod Ricard plea to sell liquor in Delhi")
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
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
 "SC sets 3-month deadline for high courts to deliver reserved judgments")
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
 "Delhi High Court upholds Trai's cap for TV ads at 12 minutes per hour")
Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming firms
Top court also upholds states' right to ban online betting, gambling
 "Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming firms")
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
 "SC junks ₹202 crore penalty on Amazon by CCI in Future Coupons case")
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
 "Supreme Court backs electoral roll revision, says linked to fair elections")
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
Delhi HC dismisses GEEC plea contesting Raniganj methane block bid
The court said audit logs showed no evidence of a technical glitch in the e-bidding portal and found GEEC lacked diligence in completing the bidding process
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
 "Delhi Gymkhana Club case: HC seeks Centre's response to members' pleas")
Supreme Court seeks Attorney General's help over vacancies in ITAT
The Supreme Court expressed surprise over long-pending vacancies in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and sought the Attorney General's assistance to expedite appointments
Delhi Gymkhana Club moves HC against govt order to vacate premises
Delhi Gymkhana Club has challenged a Union government directive asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by June 5
Neet (UG) cancellation: SC raps NTA, says it hasn't learnt its lesson
The Supreme Court questioned the NTA over the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 and sought details on steps taken to implement reforms after the 2024 paper leak controversy
Aravalli expert panel must consult all stakeholders, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the proposed panel to define the Aravalli hills should engage experts and stakeholders while keeping the committee compact