Orissa HC puts a stay on Orissa Judicial Services results
9 years, 9 months ago

Orissa HC puts a stay on Orissa Judicial Services results

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The Orissa High Court today ordered a stay in the publication of results of the Odisha Judicial Services examination and directed the Odisha Public Service Commission to not to publish the same without its permission.Around 2000 law graduates had appeared in the examination which was held on May 31, 2015. The Orissa High Court today ordered a stay in the publication of results of the Odisha Judicial Services examination and directed the Odisha Public Service Commission to not to publish the same without its permission. The Petition was admitted by Justice Dr B R Sarangi who had then asked Odisha Public Service Commission to submit its reply. In the affidavit filed, OPSC submitted that it has appointed an expert committee to look into the matter and that the committee would submit its report in two weeks.” The examination was conducted for 69 posts of civil judges in OJS under the provisions of Odisha Superior Judicial Service and Odisha Judicial Service Rules of 2007.2166 persons were issued admit cards for the examination that took place on May 31, 2015.

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Leave Encashment Benefit Can't Be Withheld Only Due To Pendency Of Judicial Or Disciplinary Proceedings: Orissa High Court
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Leave Encashment Benefit Can't Be Withheld Only Due To Pendency Of Judicial Or Disciplinary Proceedings: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that the leave encashment benefit of a retired government employee cannot be withheld only on the ground that a judicial or disciplinary proceeding was pending against him at the time of his superannuation. While setting aside the order, by which the said post-retirement financial benefit of the petitioner was kept at bay, the Single …

Orissa HC Recommends Imposing Restrictions On Voluntary Retirement Of Govt Doctors, Issues Directions For Better Working Conditions
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Orissa HC Recommends Imposing Restrictions On Voluntary Retirement Of Govt Doctors, Issues Directions For Better Working Conditions

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has suggested the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha to bring in necessary amendments to the Odisha Civil Services Rules, 1992 so as to put a bar on large-scale exit of government doctors through the voluntary retirement scheme. Expressing deep concern over huge exodus of government physicians, the Single Bench of Dr. Justice …

Orissa High Court Denies Claim For Regularization Of Previous Service Due To Extended Delay In Filing
1 month ago

Orissa High Court Denies Claim For Regularization Of Previous Service Due To Extended Delay In Filing

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court bench comprising of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held that claim for regularization of service can be denied due to an extended delay in filing, coupled with the petitioner's subsequent employment in another institution. Background Facts The Petitioner was appointed against an Additional Trained Graduate post on 04.7.1991 in Akhua Odanga High School. It was contended by the …

Judiciary Aspirant's Answer To A Question Not Evaluated: Orissa HC Cautions Public Service Commission, Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Judiciary Aspirant's Answer To A Question Not Evaluated: Orissa HC Cautions Public Service Commission, Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Monday orally criticised the Odisha Public Service Commission for "haphazard scrutiny" which resulted in non-evaluation of a long question carrying 12.5 marks of a candidate of Odisha Judicial Service Examination-2022. Acknowledging the serious flaw in marking process highlighted by the petitioner, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Chittaranjan Dash said – …

Law Researcher Vacancy At Centre For Judicial Archives Of Odisha, Cuttack [Apply Now]
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Law Researcher Vacancy At Centre For Judicial Archives Of Odisha, Cuttack [Apply Now]

Live Law  

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack invites application for the post of Law Researcher s in the Centre for Judicial Archives of Odisha. 30,000/- Essential Qualification and Experience • From out of the 4 sanctioned posts of Law Researcher, two posts shall be filled up by the candidates with a law background and two posts shall be filled up by …

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh
2 months, 1 week ago

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Friday bid an emotional farewell to its Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh before he demits office on Sunday. The Full Court reference was presided over by Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Senior Judge of the High Court in the absence of senior-most puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice-designate Justice Arindam Sinha. He said that he was …

Centre For Judicial Archives At High Court Of Orissa Inaugurated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre For Judicial Archives At High Court Of Orissa Inaugurated

Live Law  

On 11th January, 2025 inauguration of the Centre for Judicial Archives was held under the aegis of the High Court of Orissa. The Centre was inaugurated by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha in presence of Shri Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of Orissa, Shri Prithiviraj Harichandan, Minister, Law, Government of Odisha, the Companion Judges …

Odisha Govt Reconstitutes State Law Commission, Appoints Justice Biswanath Rath As Chairperson
3 months ago

Odisha Govt Reconstitutes State Law Commission, Appoints Justice Biswanath Rath As Chairperson

Live Law  

The State Government has reconstituted the Odisha State Law Commission in pursuant to the resolution of the Government of Odisha in the Law Department published in the State Gazette in March, 2016. Justice Biswanath Rath, former Judge of the Orissa High Court has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Commission. As per the 2016 resolution, the terms of office …

Supreme Court grants justice to Odisha constable after decades of struggle
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court grants justice to Odisha constable after decades of struggle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nearly 30 years after he was discharged from service, the Supreme Court came to the rescue of a 55-year-old police constable Dolamani Bisi by ordering the Odisha government to pay him a sum of Rs 25 lakh. The Odisha High Court ordered in favour of Bisi by directing the Odisha state government to reinstate him in the job. …

Law Researcher (Law) Vacancy At Centre For Judicial Archives Of Odisha, Cuttack
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Law Researcher (Law) Vacancy At Centre For Judicial Archives Of Odisha, Cuttack

Live Law  

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack invites application for the post of Law Researcher for the Centre for Judicial Archives of Odisha, Cuttack on temporary and contractual basis under the “Scheme for Selection and Appointment of Law Researchers in the Centre for Judicial Archives of Odisha " Name of the Post: Law Researcher No. 30,000/- Essential Qualification and Experience • …

Orissa High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money To Bribe Judge For Bail
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money To Bribe Judge For Bail

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court recently declined to dismiss a criminal case against an advocate accused of accepting money, gold, and property deeds from a client in exchange for securing favorable bail outcomes from a now-retired High Court Judge.The single bench comprising Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra underscored the need for strict measures to uphold public confidence in the judicial system and. …

Odisha High Court slaps Rs 50,000 fine on firm for suppressing facts
6 months ago

Odisha High Court slaps Rs 50,000 fine on firm for suppressing facts

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on a security service firm for filing a petition seeking intervention against Pattamundai municipality’s order terminating contract for providing service of sanitation in different wards without mentioning an earlier petition wherein, he had obtained an interim order. The petition filed by Chandan Security Services represented by Paresh Nath Das …

Orissa High Court Releases Its Report Card For The Year 2023, Hosts Annual District Judges' Conference
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Releases Its Report Card For The Year 2023, Hosts Annual District Judges' Conference

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court organized the Annual District Judges' Conference-2024 from 28th to 30th June, 2024. The Judges of the High Court along with District Judges and Chief Judicial Magistrates of all 30 districts of the State also took part in the event. Notably, the Court had resumed holding District Judges' Conference and releasing the Annual Report in the year …

Odisha HC sets June 16 date for CHSE to mend lapses
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha HC sets June 16 date for CHSE to mend lapses

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The vacation bench of Orissa High Court on Wednesday directed the Council for Higher Secondary Education to issue at the earliest revised marksheets of 68 students of Dayavihar Higher Secondary School at Kanas in Puri district in whose case internal marks awarded to them in each of the subjects had not been uploaded in their marksheets when their Plus …

Orissa High Court registers case clearance rate of 113.81% in first five months of 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Orissa High Court registers case clearance rate of 113.81% in first five months of 2024

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: As many as 1,44,418 cases are pending in the Orissa High Court of which 65,658 cases are over five years old, as per the National Judicial Data Grid on June 5. However, the records available in the Orissa High Court website indicate that 42,987 cases were disposed of during the first five months of this year. With a case …

Service Of A Government Servant Does Not Qualify For Pension Unless Their Appointment, Duties, And Pay Are Regulated By Or Under The Orders Of The Government: Orissa High Court
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Service Of A Government Servant Does Not Qualify For Pension Unless Their Appointment, Duties, And Pay Are Regulated By Or Under The Orders Of The Government: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

A division bench of the Orissa High Court, comprising Mr. Chakradhari Sharan Singh and Mr. M.S. Background Facts The Respondents were directly appointed employees of the Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Micro Projects, which come under the ST & SC Development Department of the Government of Odisha. The respondents challenged the said communication before the Orissa Administrative Tribunal, but the …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 To January 21, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 To January 21, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Jaga @ Jagabandhu Mohalik v. State of Orissa, 2024 LiveLaw 4 Sk. v. Principal Commissioner, GST & Central Excise, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2024 LiveLaw 9 Judgments/Orders Reported This Week: Mere 'Absconding' Not Conclusive Proof Of Guilt Against Accused In Cases Of Murder: Orissa High Court Case Title: Jaga @ Jagabandhu Mohalik v. State of Orissa Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 4 …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 08 To January 14, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 08 To January 14, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Rasa @ Rasananda Bhoi v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2024 LiveLaw 1 HB v. MJ, 2024 LiveLaw 2 Jharu Naik & Anr. v. State of Odisha, 2024 LiveLaw 3 Judgments/Order Reported This Week: Doctors Should Write In Capital Letters Or Legible Handwriting: Orissa High Court Case Title: Rasa @ Rasananda Bhoi v. State of Odisha & Ors. …

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 1 Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 2 Soli @ Sulachana Jena & Anr. While denying relief to the accused, the Single Judge Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo said, “It cannot be lost sight of the fact that the prosecution has proved that the appellant was …

Orissa high court asks state govt not to form new districts without its order
1 year, 3 months ago

Orissa high court asks state govt not to form new districts without its order

Hindustan Times  

The Orissa high court has directed the state government not to form any new district without the consent of the court, in what has been seen as a blow to chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s move to create more districts in the state. “The process of reorganisation of district, which the state government wants to undertake may continue, but no final …

Article 233(2) | 7 Yrs Continuous Practice As Advocate Must Be 'Immediately' Before Recruitment As District Judge From Bar: Orissa HC
1 year, 4 months ago

Article 233(2) | 7 Yrs Continuous Practice As Advocate Must Be 'Immediately' Before Recruitment As District Judge From Bar: Orissa HC

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has held that a person must have practiced as an Advocate continuously for seven years 'immediately' before submitting application for direct recruitment in the cadre of District Judge from the Bar. The Court referred to Article 233 of the Constitution which provides that “a person not already in the service of Union or the State shall …

Orissa High Court Orders Regular Training Of Notaries, Inspection Of ‘Notary Registers’ By District Judges Twice A Year
1 year, 5 months ago

Orissa High Court Orders Regular Training Of Notaries, Inspection Of ‘Notary Registers’ By District Judges Twice A Year

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday ordered the State Government to organize training programmes for all the Notaries on a regular basis, either through physical or virtual mode to apprise them of their statutory duties and functions, also what they can do and what they must avoid doing. While taking judicial notice of extra-legal practices adopted by Notaries, the Division …

‘Judges Must Inculcate Democratic Processes & Should Not Behave Like A King’: Chief Justice Talapatra Bids Adieu To Orissa High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Judges Must Inculcate Democratic Processes & Should Not Behave Like A King’: Chief Justice Talapatra Bids Adieu To Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court yesterday bid farewell to its 33rd Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra upon his superannuation. A Full Court Reference was called by the High Court in respect of the outgoing Chief Justice which was attended by all the Judges of the High Court, Registrars, Advocate General, Deputy Solicitor General, President of the High Court Bar Association and lawyers. …

‘Orissa Association For The Blind’ Not State Under Article 12: High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Orissa Association For The Blind’ Not State Under Article 12: High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has held that the ‘Orissa Association for the Blind’ does not come under the definition of ‘State’ as provided under Article 12 of the Constitution and thus, it is not amenable to the writ jurisdiction of the Court. While rejecting a writ petition filed by an employee against the organisation, the Single Judge Bench of Justice …

In A First, Orissa HC Delivers Judgement in Odia As It Celebrates 75 Years of Its Establishment
1 year, 8 months ago

In A First, Orissa HC Delivers Judgement in Odia As It Celebrates 75 Years of Its Establishment

News 18  

For the first time in its history, Orissa High Court pronounced a verdict in the Odia language on the day it celebrated 75 years of its establishment. Notably, 50 paperless courts covering 23 districts of Odisha were inaugurated on July 3 in virtual mode by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Dr Justice S Muralidhar. With the inauguration of 50 new …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023

Live Law  

Prangya Paramita Harichandan v. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 30 2. Case Title: Rudra Narayan Sahu v. State of Odisha Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 40 The Orissa High Court allowed a petition filed under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after a delay of ‘26 years’ for recalling a witness who was cross-examined and …

Orissa High Court Quarterly Digest: January-March, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Orissa High Court Quarterly Digest: January-March, 2023

Live Law  

Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 1 2. While rejecting a revision petition praying to drop the proceedings, the Single Judge Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra observed, “After perusing the complaint petition, this Court is of the considered view that some allegations have been made undoubtedly in general terms but then it is not expected of the complainant …

Orissa High Court Will Have Its Own Database With Judgments From 1948 Onwards: Justice Subhasis Talapatra
2 years ago

Orissa High Court Will Have Its Own Database With Judgments From 1948 Onwards: Justice Subhasis Talapatra

Live Law  

Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar on Wednesday launched ‘free Wi-Fi facility’ and ‘e-Inspection facility’ for the members of the High Court Bar Association in presence of the Judges of the High Court, the Advocate General, newly elected President and office bearers of the High Court Bar Association. While speaking on the occasion, Justice Subhasis …

Supreme Court Praises Orissa High Court For Creatively Using Technology; Says Other HCs Should Replicate It
2 years ago

Supreme Court Praises Orissa High Court For Creatively Using Technology; Says Other HCs Should Replicate It

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has recorded its appreciation for the Orissa High Court for using technology to improve the access to justice for people from far flung areas of the State.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was deciding petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abolish the Odisha Administrative Tribunal. The Supreme Court has recorded its appreciation for …

Civil Judge Vacancy At Odisha Judicial Service
2 years ago

Civil Judge Vacancy At Odisha Judicial Service

Live Law  

Odisha Public Service Commission invites online applications for the post of Civil Judges in Odisha Judicial Service, 2022 under the Law Department by direct recruitment. of Post: 57 Essential Qualification and Experience • A candidate must be a graduate of Law of a recognized University or Institution recognized by the Government. • A Superintendent or a Ministerial Officer in the …

Orissa High Court Sets Aside Order Pronounced ‘15 Months’ After Hearing Concluded; Says Authority May Forget Parties' Submissions After So Long
2 years ago

Orissa High Court Sets Aside Order Pronounced ‘15 Months’ After Hearing Concluded; Says Authority May Forget Parties' Submissions After So Long

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has recently set aside an order by a Revenue Divisional Commissioner which was pronounced 15 months after hearing of the case concluded. While deprecating unreasonable delay in pronouncing verdict, a Single Bench of Justice Biswanath Rath said, “…if such mode is accepted, then disposal of such matters providing opportunity of hearing may not be a requirement …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-13]
2 years, 1 month ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-13]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 1 Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 2 Soli @ Sulachana Jena & Anr. v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 10 Bobby Islam v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 11 State of Odisha v. Debasis Dixit, 2023 LiveLaw 12 V. Vinay v. Srinu Patro & …

Orissa High Court Records 133.60% Case Clearance Rate In 2022; Statistics Went Up To 177% For District Judiciary
2 years, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Records 133.60% Case Clearance Rate In 2022; Statistics Went Up To 177% For District Judiciary

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has recorded 133.60% of Case Clearance Rate in the year 2022. from 1st January, 2022 to 23rd December, 2022 1,02,247 cases were instituted and a whopping 1,36,599 cases were disposed of at a Case Clearance Rate of 133.60%. In the current year, 8769 cases of more than 10-year-old were disposed of.” It also revealed, while 5,00,404 …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: December 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: December 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Jaga Sarabu v. State of Orissa & Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 157 Bijaya Manjari Satpathy v. State of Orissa & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 158 Project Officer, Bharatpur Open Cast Project of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. v. Darsani Kumar Sahoo & Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 159 Kalandi Charan Barik v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 160 JB v. State of …

Important Decisions Of Orissa High Court In 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Important Decisions Of Orissa High Court In 2022

Live Law  

The year 2022 has come to an end. Right Of Accused To Recall Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can't Always Be Denied In Lieu Of Prosecutrix's Right U/S 33 POCSO Act: Orissa High Court Case Title: Pidika Sambaru v. State of Odisha & Anr. "Transgender Has Every Right To Choose Gender": Orissa High Court Orders Family Pension To Transwoman Case Title: …

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2022 [Citations 1-165]
2 years, 3 months ago

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2022 [Citations 1-165]

Live Law  

Index of Citations The Orissa High Court has reiterated that even after an ex parte decree is set aside under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC, defendant neither can be relegated to the original position nor can be allowed to file written statement. NDPS | Extension Beyond Statutory Period In Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted Without Giving Hearing To …

Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Tangi Bar Association President For Threatening Woman Judicial Officer
2 years, 4 months ago

Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Tangi Bar Association President For Threatening Woman Judicial Officer

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt notice to Nakul Kumar Nayak, president of Lawyers Bar Association in Tangi town, for threatening and using "filthy language" against a judicial magistrate after the judge rejected his client's bail application.A division bench of Justices S. Talapatra and Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi took a strong note of the allegations and said they …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: 19 September To 25 September, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: 19 September To 25 September, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Tukuna @ Tankadhar Swain v. State of Odisha, 2022 LiveLaw 140 Mama @ Bidyut Prava Khuntia v. State of Orissa, 2022 LiveLaw 141 Gagan Bihari Patra & Ors. KMC Construction Ltd. and Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 143 Cases Reported in the Week: Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Man Convicted For Murder Of '8 Yrs Old Child' Basing …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 117-129]
2 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 117-129]

Live Law  

Babita Satpathy @ Mishra v. Sitanshu Kumar Dash & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 117 Dr. Satya Narayan Bhujabala & Anr. v. State of Odisha Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 120 The Orissa High Court denied to discharge a number of persons accused of forcefully entering and causing damage to properties at the official residence of Mr. V.K. Section 5 Limitation Act Application Not …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association's Plea Challenging Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association's Plea Challenging Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in a special leave petition filed by Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association challenging Orissa High Court's order of upholding notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training of the Central Government dated 2nd August 2019 abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal. Mr. Ashok Kumer Parija, Advocate General representing the State of Odisha apprised the …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: September 6 To September 11, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: September 6 To September 11, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Ashok Kumar Gedi v. Jyotrimayee Behera & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 132 Ashis Kerketta & Anr. 6 R. 17 CPC | Amendment To Election Petition Can't Be Permitted To Cure 'Inherent Defect' After Expiry Of Limitation Period: Orissa High Court Case Title: Ashok Kumar Gedi v. Jyotrimayee Behera & Ors. Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentences Of Murder Convicts …

Orissa High Court Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]
2 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]

Live Law  

Nominal Index : 1. TPCL Is 'Authority' Under Article 226; Electricity Distribution Companies Discharging Public Duty Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Orissa High Court Case Title: Surendra Kumar Sahoo v. State of Odisha Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 5 The Court held that the Tata Power Company Limited is an "authority" within the meaning of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Case …

Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentences Of Murder Convicts Basing Upon Testimony Of 'Child Witness'
2 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentences Of Murder Convicts Basing Upon Testimony Of 'Child Witness'

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of two murder convicts while placing reliance upon the testimony of a child witness. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice Chittaranjan Dash observed, "In the present case, the Court is satisfied that the evidence of PW-14, the child witness, is clear and cogent without any contradictions …

No Necessity To Give Hearing Before Compulsorily Retiring Judicial Officers Under 2007 Service Rules: Orissa High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

No Necessity To Give Hearing Before Compulsorily Retiring Judicial Officers Under 2007 Service Rules: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has upheld a notification issued by the Government of Odisha, which compulsorily retired a Chief Judicial Magistrate from his service, citing the step to have been taken 'in public interest'. Subsequently, at the meeting of the Review Committee held on 6th October 2015, it was decided to recommend to the High Court the petitioner's compulsory retirement …

Orissa High Court Disposes Pending Case Challenging Puri Jagannath Temple Corridor Project In View Of Supreme Court Decision
2 years, 9 months ago

Orissa High Court Disposes Pending Case Challenging Puri Jagannath Temple Corridor Project In View Of Supreme Court Decision

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has disposed of the pending writ petition challenging Puri Shree Jagannath Temple Corridor Project, in view of the recent decision of the Apex Court in Ardhendu Kumar Das v. State of Odisha. Notably, in that case, the Supreme Court dismissed two petitions filed against some construction works undertaken by the Odisha Government in the adjacent area …

"May Seem Plausible On Grounds Of Natural Justice, May Not Be Possible Legally": Orissa HC Rejects Challenge To Evaluation In Teachers Recruitment Exam
2 years, 10 months ago

"May Seem Plausible On Grounds Of Natural Justice, May Not Be Possible Legally": Orissa HC Rejects Challenge To Evaluation In Teachers Recruitment Exam

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has recently rejected the plea of a candidate who challenged the evaluation process of the examination conducted for appointment of contractual Hindi teachers in government secondary schools. While dismissing the writ petition, the Single Bench of Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi observed, "The court needs to see what is legally possible and not what possibly dehors the …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up : May 16 To May 22, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up : May 16 To May 22, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index : 1. Invocation Of Arbitration Clause In Tender Document Is Possible Only If Purchase Order Is Placed: Orissa High Court Case Title: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd v. The Managing Director, Odisha State Medical Corporation & Ors. "No Reason For Close Relatives To Falsely Accuse": Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentence Awarded To Man For Murder Of Cousin Brother Case …

Service Law | Govt. Employees Can't Be Removed From Service Without Following Due Statutory Procedures: Orissa High Court
3 years ago

Service Law | Govt. Employees Can't Be Removed From Service Without Following Due Statutory Procedures: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has held that a person cannot be removed from his service without complying the relevant statutory pre-requirements. A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held, "Therefore, notwithstanding the fact that the petitioner can be prima-facie held guilty of disobeying the orders of the authority by remaining continuously absent for more than five years, yet he …

NDPS | Extension Beyond Statutory Period In Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted Without Giving Hearing To Accused: Orissa High Court
3 years ago

NDPS | Extension Beyond Statutory Period In Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted Without Giving Hearing To Accused: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that it is mandatory to issue notice and provide fair hearing to accused before extending time beyond statutory period to file chargesheet in cases relating to offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. While rejecting arguments of the State, a Single Judge Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra observed, "…it is evident …

Orissa High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement Order Passed Against A Judicial Officer For Being Inefficient
3 years, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement Order Passed Against A Judicial Officer For Being Inefficient

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court last week dismissed a writ plea filed by a Judicial Officer challenging the order of compulsory retirement passed agaisnt him in the year 2012 on account of not possessing the standard efficiency required to discharge the duty of a Judge.While referring to the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Rajasthan State Road Transport …

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