Important Judgments Passed By The Orissa High Court: January 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

Important Judgments Passed By The Orissa High Court: January 2021

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The High Court of Orissa has passed several vital judgments in January 2021. Case Details: Mohammed Mustaq Ansari v. State of Odisha & Another A Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Dr. Justice B.R. Case Details: Rajib Kumar Behera v. State of Odisha and Others A Single Judge Bench of Dr. Justice B.R. The Court relied upon Centre of Environment and Food Security v. Union of India, 5 SCC 676, wherein the Apex Court held that the legislative scheme of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act places the "Right to Livelihood" at a higher pedestal than a mere legal right by ensuring that a minimum of 100 days of employment to one person in the family is given so that the members of the family are able to take care of their bare minimum requirement for existence. Case Details: Purna Chandra Mohapatra & Another v. State of Odisha & Others A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice Biswajit Mohanty was hearing a writ petition filed by the petitioners seeking compensation for the custodial death of their son.

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Inter-District Transfer Of Motor Accident Claims Cases Can Be Done Under Article 227 Of Constitution, Not Under CPC: Orissa High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inter-District Transfer Of Motor Accident Claims Cases Can Be Done Under Article 227 Of Constitution, Not Under CPC: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has held that application for inter-district transfer of motor accident claims cases from one tribunal to another can be done under Article 227 of the Constitution and not under the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. This Court is of the further view that the present Writ Petition under Article 227 is maintainable and the …

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings initiated against a judicial officer cannot be quashed merely because the allegations, on the basis of which the action was taken, was not supported by a duly sworn-in affidavit. The requirement for sworn affidavits and verifiable material ensures that the process is fair and that decisions are not arbitrary.” Factual Background …

Orissa High Court registers case clearance rate of 113.81% in first five months of 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

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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
11 months, 1 week ago

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

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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
11 months, 1 week ago

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2023

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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 …

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

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

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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 Association For The Blind’ Not State Under Article 12: High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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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, 4 months ago

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

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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 …

Elephant Corridors: Orissa High Court Stays Proceedings In Case Pending Before NGT
1 year, 7 months ago

Elephant Corridors: Orissa High Court Stays Proceedings In Case Pending Before NGT

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Observing that parallel proceedings before National Green Tribunal and high court are not desirable, the Orissa High Court has stayed the proceedings before NGT in a case pertaining to elephant corridors till next date. On April 6, the NGT had granted one month time to the State for notifying the elephant corridors and warned that otherwise the authorities shall be …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023

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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, 8 months ago

Orissa High Court Quarterly Digest: January-March, 2023

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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 Asks Collector To Reconsider Appeal For Issuance Of ST Certificate On Basis Of Mother’s Tribe
1 year, 8 months ago

Orissa High Court Asks Collector To Reconsider Appeal For Issuance Of ST Certificate On Basis Of Mother’s Tribe

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The Orissa High Court has ordered an appellate authority to reconsider an appeal against denial of tribe certificate to a boy who was brought up by his tribal mother. While giving relief to the petitioner, the Single Judge Bench of Justice Arindam Sinha observed, “The appellate authority thereafter went on to take view that the Tahsildar had properly followed the …

Orissa High Court Will Have Its Own Database With Judgments From 1948 Onwards: Justice Subhasis Talapatra
1 year, 8 months ago

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

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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
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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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 …

Orissa High Court Sets Aside Order Pronounced ‘15 Months’ After Hearing Concluded; Says Authority May Forget Parties' Submissions After So Long
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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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: February 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: February 2023

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Nominal Index Ashok Kumar Das v. Kapileswar Samal & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 14 Smt. v. Babu Sahu & Anr., 2023 LiveLaw 25 PCIT versus Narayan Kumar Khaitan, 2023 LiveLaw 26 Management Committee, CFH Scheme, Paradip Port v. Paradip Port Workers Union & Anr., 2023 LiveLaw 27 Bichitrananda Barik v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 28 Manager Legal, Tata …

Orissa High Court Raps Tahasildar For ‘Lackadaisical Attitude’ In Issuing Records Of Land Allotted To Indo-Pak War Widow
1 year, 10 months ago

Orissa High Court Raps Tahasildar For ‘Lackadaisical Attitude’ In Issuing Records Of Land Allotted To Indo-Pak War Widow

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The Orissa High Court has come down heavily on the Tahasildar, Chatrapur, in Ganjam district for "lackadaisical attitude" and inaction on his part to consider the application of an octogenarian Indo-Pak war-widow to re-issue the records of her land which she lost due to the 1999 super-cyclone. Single Judge Bench of Justice Biswanath Rath said, “…this Court finding this to …

Orissa High Court Allows Deduction To The Co-operative Society Involved In The Business Of Banking
1 year, 10 months ago

Orissa High Court Allows Deduction To The Co-operative Society Involved In The Business Of Banking

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The Orissa High Court has granted the deduction to the Co-operative Society engaged in the banking business.The division bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice M. S. Raman has observed that the tribunal was justified in making further classification while interpreting Section 80P of the Income Tax Act by treating it to be different from the primary agriculture …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-13]
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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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
1 year, 11 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: December 2022

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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
1 year, 11 months ago

Important Decisions Of Orissa High Court In 2022

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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]
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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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 …

Best Of 2022- Important Judgments From North East High Courts
2 years ago

Best Of 2022- Important Judgments From North East High Courts

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As the end of year 2022 is nearing, LiveLaw brings to you a bunch of important Cases from the High Courts of Gauhati, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim and Manipur. Consent Obtained By Threat Immaterial, Not Valid U/S 90 IPC: Gauhati High Court Upholds Conviction For Rape Case Title: Sri Bhairab Das v. The State of Assam Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 30 The …

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

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

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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 …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association's Plea Challenging Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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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 Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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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 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022

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Supreme Court Judgements Case Title: Jai Bholenath Construction vs Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Nanded | CA 4140 OF 2022 Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 542 The Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court judgment which dismissed a writ petition by referring to observations made in M/s N. G. Projects Ltd. Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On The Testimony Of A …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up : May 16 To May 22, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

Orissa High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement Order Passed Against A Judicial Officer For Being Inefficient
2 years, 11 months ago

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

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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 …

Orissa High Court Upholds Centre's Notification Abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal
3 years, 6 months ago

Orissa High Court Upholds Centre's Notification Abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal

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The Orissa High Court on Monday upheld the notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training of the Central Government dated 2nd August 2019 which abolished the Odisha Administrative Tribunal. However, in the decision in L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India AIR 1997 SC 1125, a 7 judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court held that Clause 2 …

Orissa High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till January 15
4 years ago

Orissa High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till January 15

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The Orissa High Court on Wednesday directed to extend the validity/life of all interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it till Friday. As per the order, All interim orders/directions issued or protection granted including any order requiring any compliance by the parties to such proceedings, passed by this Court or any court subordinate to it or …

'Lost Years Can't Be Restored', Orissa HC Sets Aside 34 Yrs Old Judgment Convicting 2 Persons U/S 304 Part II & 324 Of IPC Respectively [Read Judgment]
4 years, 3 months ago

'Lost Years Can't Be Restored', Orissa HC Sets Aside 34 Yrs Old Judgment Convicting 2 Persons U/S 304 Part II & 324 Of IPC Respectively [Read Judgment]

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The Orissa High Court on Tuesday set aside 34 years old judgment and order dated 21.07.1988 passed by Sessions Judge, Dhenkanal in S.T. The said judgment and order of conviction of the appellant no.1 Nitia @ Nityananda Behera under section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code and that of the appellant no.2 Madhia @ Madhab Behera under section …

Orissa HC Orders State Government To Expedite Establishment Of Real Estate Appellate Tribunal [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Orissa HC Orders State Government To Expedite Establishment Of Real Estate Appellate Tribunal [Read Order]

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The Orissa High Court last week pulled up the State Government for inordinate delay in making the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal functional in the state. In view of the above, the High Court has directed that until the Appellate Tribunal is made fully functional, the State Government shall give financial autonomy to the "Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal" by allocating …

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