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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 puts economic value on homemakers' work, raises accident payouts
The Supreme Court has set a new benchmark for valuing homemakers' unpaid work, raising compensation in a fatal accident case and introducing 'loss of domestic care'
 "SC puts economic value on homemakers' work, raises accident payouts")
Supreme Court introduces compensation for homemaker accident deaths
Brings 'domestic care loss' into accident claims, says homemaker's labour has economic value
 "Supreme Court introduces compensation for homemaker accident deaths")
NCLT admits SBI's personal insolvency plea against Anil Ambani
A division bench comprising Judicial Member Sushil Mahadeorao Kochey and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar admitted the application through an oral order
 "NCLT admits SBI's personal insolvency plea against Anil Ambani")
'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
 "'City will suffocate': Delhi HC on Centre's move to reclaim Polo Club land")
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
 "Delhi High Court notice to govt, CBSE on Class 12th marking system")
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
 "In historic first, 4 women now head high courts, but gender gap persists")
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
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
 "Royalty payable at dispatch rate, not contract rate, says Supreme Court")
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
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
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")
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