Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court Modifies Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Brutal Murder Case
Conviction under IPC Sections 324 and 326 Set Aside; State Ordered to Pay Enhanced Compensation to Victims...
Week after retirement, Odisha DGP gets HC contempt notice in sub-inspector's reinstatement case
On September 25 last year, a single-judge bench ruled in Parida’s favour and ordered her immediate reinstatement with fu...
Orissa HC reserves judgment on PIL challenging appointment of deputy CMs
Opposing the PIL, Odisha's Advocate General Pitambar Acharya contended that the PIL is not only frivolous, but has been ...
Orissa High Court Proceeds with Contempt Case Despite Pending Supreme Court Appeal
Court Declares Superannuation No Shield Against Contempt Proceedings in High-Profile Odisha Police Case...
Orissa High Court Allows Radiologist to Conduct Ultrasound in Two Districts
Court Rules No Legal Barrier for Government Doctors to Practice in Multiple Districts under PC & PNDT Rules...
Orissa High Court Orders Re-evaluation and Interview for Judicial Post Following Marks Manipulation
Forensic Analysis Unveils Discrepancies in Marks; Court Directs Interview for Geetanjali Majhi...
Orissa High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail in Fraudulent Insurance Claims Case
The court emphasizes cooperation with investigation and absence of necessity for custodial interrogation in decade-old c...
Orissa High Court Reinstates Employee and Imposes Exemplary Costs for Arbitrary Reversion
Court rules against arbitrary demotion, reinstates employee to Assistant Director post, imposes Rs.1 lakh costs on state...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail in Major Recruitment Exam Paper Leak Scandal
Allegations of systematic malpractice and organized crime lead to rejection of bail applications for multiple petitioner...
Orissa High Court Halts Release of Controversial Animated Film "Mahaprabhu Jagannath"
Court Restrains Release Citing Potential Public Unrest and Religious Sentiment Concerns...
Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Modifies Charge Under IPC Section 376(2)(n)
Pramod Bariha and Abhilash Bariha remain sentenced to 20 years RI for gang rape; conviction under Section 376(2)(n) set ...
Orissa High Court Quashes Arbitrary Cancellation of Recruitment Process for Reporters
Court Directs Odisha Legislative Assembly to Issue Appointment Letters Within Four Weeks...
Orissa High Court Quashes Conviction in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Accused Somanath Janka’s Conviction Overturned After Victim Turns Hostile and Medical Evidence Fails to Corroborate Alle...
Orissa High Court Upholds Presumption of Valid Service in Matrimonial Appeal
Court Recognizes Affixture and Postal Endorsements as Valid Modes of Service Despite Respondent's Evasive Conduct...
Orissa High Court Quashes Preventive Proceedings Against Sumitra Dhal & Ors.
Executive Magistrate's Show-Cause Notice Found Non-Compliant with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Orissa High Court Upholds Trial Court's Discretion in Rejection of Application under CrPC Section 313(5)
Ashok Kumar Mangaraj's plea for inclusion of specific questions in examination denied, signaling judiciary's stand again...
Orissa High Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement in Unauthorised Absence Case
Court Finds No Wilful Misconduct in Petitioner's Absence; Orders Partial Back Wages and Revises Pension Benefits...
Orissa High Court Declines Quashing of Criminal Proceedings; Urges Expedited Trial in Political Corruption Case
The Court mandates a six-month completion deadline to avoid prejudicing the petitioner’s political career....
Orissa High Court Directs Special Court to Summon Key Witness in NIA Case
Reversal of Lower Court's Decision Ensures Examination of Critical Witness in Terrorism Trial...
Orissa High Court Declines Quashing of FIR in Matrimonial Fraud Case
Court Emphasizes Detailed Examination of Evidence in Alleged Conspiracy and Financial Exploitation...
Orissa High Court Modifies Sentencing in Criminal Case, Extends Probation
Sentences to run concurrently as Court emphasizes reformative approach; Petitioner released on probation under the Proba...
Orissa High Court Upholds Disqualification of Cooperative Society Member Over Population Control Norms
Court Affirms Disqualification for Exceeding Two-Child Limit, Strengthens Legislative Goal of Population Control...
Orissa High Court Upholds Employee's Reinstatement After Unintentional Non-Disclosure of Criminal Cases
In a landmark decision, the court emphasized the necessity of reasonable employer conduct and objective evaluation in em...
Orissa High Court Converts Habeas Corpus Petition into PIL to Address Juvenile Justice System Failures
Discrepancies Found in Handling of Minor's Case Lead to Systemic Review of Child Protection Provisions...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail Due to Procedural Lapse in Arrest
Failure to Communicate Grounds of Arrest in Writing Leads to Bail for Cyber Crime Accused...
Orissa High Court Upholds Regularisation for Long-Serving Contractual Employee
Court Directs Revocation of Termination, Emphasizes State's Duty as a Model Employer to Ensure Fair Treatment...
Orissa High Court Quashes Police Remand Orders Due to Violation of Interim Protection
High Court affirms that interim protection must be respected; quashes trial court's orders for police remand...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Misuse of Habeas Corpus in Matrimonial Dispute
Court imposes Rs. 50,000 fine for attempting to pressure spouse through legal proceedings...
Orissa High Court Upholds Employee's Right to Salary Amidst Disciplinary Proceedings
Court reinforces that denial of wages breaches Articles 21 and 23, upholding constitutional rights to dignity and fair r...
Orissa High Court Acquits Babu Das in Murder Case, Citing Reasonable Doubts in Prosecution's Case
Conviction for murder overturned due to unreliable witness testimonies and lack of corroborative evidence...
Orissa High Court Quashes Magistrate's Order, Upholds Natural Justice Principles in JCB Dispute
Interim release order cancellation deemed unsustainable due to lack of notice and hearing, violating natural justice and...
Orissa High Court Upholds Arrest Procedures, Dismisses Pleas Challenging Legality
Court Clarifies Requirements for Communicating Grounds of Arrest Under Constitutional and Statutory Provisions...
Orissa High Court Upholds Interlocutory Nature of Bail Order; Dismisses Revision Petition
Court affirms that warning against frivolous petitions does not affect substantive rights, maintains procedural integrit...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail Citing Violation of Fundamental Rights
Failure to Produce Accused Before Magistrate Within 24 Hours Leads to Bail in Case of Alleged Human Trafficking and Assa...
Orissa High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd.
The High Court invoked Section 32A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, granting immunity to the corporate debto...
Orissa High Court Rebukes Police Officer for Contempt, Warns Against Future Disregard for Judicial Orders
In a significant judgment, the Orissa High Court addresses systemic issues within the police force regarding adherence t...