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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.
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Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs
The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to ensure timely disposal of bail pleas and avoid casual adjournments in matters involving personal liberty
 "Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs")
How governors decide who gets first shot at power in hung Assemblies
'Delay' in inviting Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu reignites debate, Bhavini Mishra explains
 "How governors decide who gets first shot at power in hung Assemblies")
Andhra Pradesh High Court episode sparks debate on judicial contempt
Legal experts say contempt powers exist to safeguard the administration of justice, not judicial ego, after a courtroom exchange in Andhra Pradesh High Court sparked debate
 "Andhra Pradesh High Court episode sparks debate on judicial contempt")
Supreme Court lays down guidelines to speed up trials in NIA cases
The Supreme Court directed the establishment of exclusive NIA courts and day-to-day hearings to expedite trials under anti-terror laws and special legislations.
 "Supreme Court lays down guidelines to speed up trials in NIA cases")
Railways a consumer under Electricity Act, liable for surcharges: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that Indian Railways cannot claim deemed distribution licensee status and must pay cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on power procurement
 "Railways a consumer under Electricity Act, liable for surcharges: SC")
RCOM fraud probe: SC says can't order arrest to sensationalise issue
The Supreme Court refused to direct Anil Ambani's arrest in the RCOM fraud case, saying investigative agencies must decide on custodial action
 "RCOM fraud probe: SC says can't order arrest to sensationalise issue")
Delhi HC agrees to hear Anil Ambani's defamation plea over NDTV reports
Alleges 'targeted', 'relentless smear campaign' by Adani group-controlled media outlets
 "Delhi HC agrees to hear Anil Ambani's defamation plea over NDTV reports")
HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Tata Trusts board meeting today
The Bombay High Court asked the petitioner to move the vacation bench if urgent relief was needed in the case challenging Sir Ratan Tata Trust's life trustees
 "HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Tata Trusts board meeting today")
Supreme Court appoints former CJI as mediator in Sunjay Kapur case
The Supreme Court appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute and asked parties to avoid public statements
 "Supreme Court appoints former CJI as mediator in Sunjay Kapur case")
Adani files caveat in SC amid likely Vedanta appeal in JAL insolvency case
Adani Enterprises has moved the Supreme Court with a caveat after NCLAT upheld its resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates and dismissed Vedanta's objections
 "Adani files caveat in SC amid likely Vedanta appeal in JAL insolvency case")
SC asks: Can Court direct Parl to include CJI in EC appointments panel
Anoop Baranwal case stated CJI's presence was operational until enactment of new law: SC
SCBA seeks CJI intervention over Andhra HC incident involving lawyer
The Supreme Court Bar Association expressed concern over the Andhra Pradesh High Court incident involving a junior advocate and urged the CJI to examine the matter
Supreme court calls out 'private, publicity, and paisa' PIL trend
Supreme Court warns against misuse of PILs for publicity, private interest and gain, stressing that only genuine public interest cases will be entertained
Union Cabinet okays plan to raise number of Supreme Court judges to 38
Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges, aiming to improve efficiency and address rising caseloads in the apex court
Plea in SC alleges fake citations in NCLT order on Essel insolvency
A plea in the Supreme Court alleges non-existent citations in an NCLT order admitting Essel Infraprojects to insolvency, raising concerns over judicial integrity.
 "Plea in SC alleges fake citations in NCLT order on Essel insolvency")
Supreme Court refuses to interfere in NCLAT order restoring Byju's CoC
Supreme Court backs NCLAT decision restoring original CoC in Byju's insolvency case, dismissing founder Byju Raveendran's appeal and allowing probe into IRP conduct
NCLAT upholds Adani's Jaiprakash Associates bid, junks Vedanta plea
Tribunal backs lenders' decision on Adani's resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates, dismissing Vedanta's challenge over transparency and bid value concerns
 "NCLAT upholds Adani's Jaiprakash Associates bid, junks Vedanta plea")
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
 "The recusal question: Arvind Kejriwal plea sharpens bias vs duty debate")
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
 "No codified law, only conscience: India's judicial recusal doctrine")
Should money laundering trials pause till predicate offence trial?
Enforcement Directorate seeks Additional Solicitor General view