 "Bhavini Mishra")
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
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
 "Supreme Court bars executive route for post-facto environmental clearances")
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
IBC moratorium shields only corporate debtor, not promoters, directors: SC
Top court says insolvency moratorium cannot be used by promoters, directors or guarantors to stall consumer and other legal proceedings against them
 "IBC moratorium shields only corporate debtor, not promoters, directors: SC")
Meta Platforms' Instagram 'copyright abuse' in legal crosshairs
Delhi High Court sought responses from Meta and governments on a PIL alleging cybercriminals exploited Instagram's copyright system to extort content creators
 "Meta Platforms' Instagram 'copyright abuse' in legal crosshairs")
Explained: The legal framework governing takedown of online posts in India
Experts say online posts cannot be removed merely for criticising the government, with takedown powers limited by constitutional safeguards and statutory provisions
SC bars coercive action against student protesters, mulls independent probe
The apex court barred coercive action against protesters without criminal antecedents, ordered the release of detained minors and sought responses from states
 "SC bars coercive action against student protesters, mulls independent probe")
SC suggests 'digital arrest' to be separate offence under criminal law
The apex court says the Centre should consider a standalone law on 'digital arrest', with stringent penalties and provisions to freeze accused persons' assets
SC seeks govt's response to Sibal's plea on anti-defection law merger rule
Kapil Sibal argues the prevailing interpretation of the Tenth Schedule allows legislators to alter electoral mandates by avoiding disqualification through the merger route
Bombay HC clears Gadkari's ₹11 crore defamation suit over alleged deepfakes
High Court permits Union minister to file civil suit against Meta, Google, X and unidentified persons over allegedly fabricated social media posts
 "Bombay HC clears Gadkari's ₹11 crore defamation suit over alleged deepfakes")
SC refuses to stay Delhi HC order in Sun Pharma-Intas trademark dispute
The Supreme Court allowed Intas Pharmaceuticals to market its cancer drug as Bevatas, rejecting Sun Pharma's plea while removing adverse observations against the company
SC tags plea for CBT-based Neet with pending petitions on exam reforms
Top court says the issue of shifting NEET-UG to a computer-based format requires wider consideration and will hear it with pending petitions next week
Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown
Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable, says CJP; NTA fires 47 officials as part of Neet protest outreach; SC to hear pleas on police excesses on July 27
 "Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown")
OpenAI use of ANI data doesn't amount to infringement, says Delhi HC
ANI had sought an interim injunction restraining OpenAI from using its material and sought the deletion of its works from the datasets used for training the AI models
 "OpenAI use of ANI data doesn't amount to infringement, says Delhi HC")
SC to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during NEET protests
The Supreme Court will hear petitions on July 27 over alleged police excesses during NEET protests, while the Delhi High Court deferred a surveillance challenge and declined an NIA probe plea
No interim relief to Vedanta against takeover of Gujarat oil block by ONGC
The Division Bench said it could restore possession to Vedanta if persuaded later, after ONGC assumed control of the offshore block following the single-judge ruling
 "No interim relief to Vedanta against takeover of Gujarat oil block by ONGC")
SC allows process for setting up industries in Taj Mahal protected area
The court said non-polluting projects may be cleared with expert consensus, while proposals facing disagreement must be placed before the Supreme Court
HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime
The court said the issue requires detailed examination and directed the Income Tax Department not to process judges' returns under the disputed arrangement
 "HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime")
SC questions Highways Act, says bureaucrats should not decide compensation
The top court said determining compensation for acquired land is a judicial function and welcomed the Centre's proposal to amend the National Highways Act
Delhi HC clears way for ONGC takeover of Vedanta-operated Gujarat block
The court upheld the Centre's refusal to extend Vedanta's production sharing contract, citing unilateral deductions from the government's share of profit petroleum
Meta to reverse copyright strikes on TV Today posts after HC hearing
The social media company also agreed to provide subscriber details and IP logs of anonymous accounts accused of issuing false copyright claims against the broadcaster
 "Meta to reverse copyright strikes on TV Today posts after HC hearing")