Bhavini Mishra

DPDP Act lacks clear safeguards for investigative journalism: Legal experts

Legal experts warn that the absence of specific exemptions for journalism could discourage public-interest reporting, with the Supreme Court set to hear a challenge to the law

SC says OBC creamy layer ruling will apply to CSE 2025 service allocation

The Supreme Court clarified that its March 11 OBC creamy layer ruling would apply to pending cases and CSE 2025 service allocation but not reopen completed appointments

Cyber criminals have no place in society, says SC while denying bail plea

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a cyber fraud accused's bail plea, taking a stern view of such offences amid efforts to strengthen action against digital arrest scams

Bombay HC plea seeks RBI direction for Tata Sons' stock market listing

Petitioners argue that Tata Sons must comply with RBI listing norms and have also sought Noel Tata's removal from key positions, citing public interest and governance concerns

May form panel to review UGC equity rules: Centre to Supreme Court

Centre tells Supreme Court it is considering a committee to review UGC's 2026 equity regulations amid concerns over grievance redressal rights for general-category students

24-hour deadline to produce accused starts from detention, not arrest: SC

Supreme Court says the 24-hour deadline to produce an accused before a magistrate begins from detention, not formal arrest, and any custody beyond the limit is illegal

SC upholds ARCs' right to replace banks in pending cheque bounce cases

The Supreme Court has upheld a Bombay High Court ruling allowing ARCs to replace banks in pending cheque dishonour cases after acquiring loans and related securities under the SARFAESI Act.

Supreme Court upholds states' power to levy additional sales tax

The seven-judge Bench ruled that additional sales tax was within states' powers under the erstwhile tax regime, but said the 2017 introduction of GST had made the reference largely academic.

UpGrad moves NCLT against Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages over ₹1.02 cr dues

UpGrad has filed an insolvency petition against B9 Beverages over alleged dues of ₹1.02 crore, adding to the Bira 91 maker's mounting creditor pressure and financial troubles.

Jet Airways liquidator moves NCLAT against Boeing for $92 million refund

Jet Airways' liquidator has appealed to NCLAT to recover $92.12 million in aircraft advances from Boeing after NCLT dismissed the claim, with a hearing due in December

Associated Alcohols moves SC against CCI probe into alleged liquor cartel

The company has challenged a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling allowing a CCI investigation into alleged bid rigging and market allocation among liquor distilleries in the state

'Nobody will trust you', SC cautions Centre in Vedanta-Ravva dispute

Supreme Court questions Centre's prolonged resistance to enforcing arbitral awards, warning it could undermine trust in India's arbitration framework

The New Indian Express moves SC over curbs on promotion outside South India

The publisher has challenged a Bombay High Court ruling restricting promotional activities outside southern India, citing a decades-old trademark settlement within the group

SFIO gets NCLT approval to recover ₹5.4K crore from Bhushan Power

Tribunal rejects objections by former promoters, rules that insolvency resolution does not bar recovery proceedings and directs SFIO to detail the role of each respondent.

SC asks MeitY to add penalties to policy on unauthorised court video use

The Supreme Court wants MeitY to include penalties for unauthorised circulation of court hearing videos, while considering safeguards against misuse and commercial exploitation.

SC refers Reliance KG Basin gas dispute to mediation, names ex-judge Desai

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to mediate the Reliance-Centre dispute over alleged gas extraction from ONGC's adjoining KG Basin block.

Reassessment invalid if income tax dept fails to issue mandatory notice: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that failure to issue a mandatory notice under Section 143(2) invalidates income tax reassessment proceedings, even if taxpayers participate in them

NCLT completely hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court raised concerns over MCA interference in NCLT administration, flagging staff shortages, poor infrastructure and outsourcing of recruitment to private firms

SC questions Centre over fuel supply for vehicles running on 100% ethanol

The Supreme Court asked the Centre how it would ensure adequate ethanol supplies for E100 vehicles, while stressing the need to consider farmers' interests and environmental concerns.

SC asks RBI to make banks compensate victims of digital arrest, cyber fraud

Supreme Court says RBI's proposed rules must hold banks liable for customer losses caused by inadequate safeguards, with compensation no lower than the amount lost to fraud