Orissa High Court
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...
Orissa High Court Upholds Further Investigation in Corruption Case Despite Non-Recovery of Tainted Money
Court emphasizes that demand and acceptance of illegal gratification can be established through circumstantial evidence ...
Orissa High Court Quashes Disciplinary Action Against Judicial Officer
Court Finds Misconduct Allegations Unsupported by Evidence, Restores Benefits...
Orissa High Court Directs Police to Adhere to Judicial Orders Promptly
Misplacement of Judicial Orders by Police Unacceptable, States High Court; Directs DGP to Ensure Compliance...
Orissa High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Accused Trinath Guru
Court Upholds the Principle of Liberty, Citing Lack of Compelling Reasons for Issuance of NBW...
Orissa HC asks DGP to ensure that police stations carry out orders of magistrates
"Such excuses are not acceptable as different registers are maintained in the police station in respect of letters/order...
Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO and IPC Sexual Assault Case
Court dismisses appeal, affirms seven-year rigorous imprisonment for Bablu Verma in a case of sexual assault on a minor ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Judicial Recruitment Cut-Off Date
Court Denies Interim Relief to Petitioners Challenging Recruitment Eligibility Criteria...
Orissa High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in High-Profile Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Court affirms need for full-fledged trial in economic offence involving alleged fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions....
Orissa High Court Quashes Two-Decade-Old Departmental Proceedings
Court Orders Release of Retiral Benefits with Interest due to Unexplained Delay...
Orissa High Court Upholds Removal of Bank Official for Unauthorized Absence
Appeal dismissed as court finds no merit in claims of violation of natural justice and disproportionality of punishment...
Orissa High Court Dismisses PIL for Changing Cuttack's Spelling to "Katak"
Court Imposes Rs. 10,000 Fine on Petitioner for Frivolous Litigation, Emphasizing Government's Exclusive Domain...
Orissa High Court Upholds Divorced Wife's Right to Maintenance Post-Divorce
Court Dismisses Petitioner's Request to Quash Maintenance Proceedings, Stresses Maintenance as a Social Welfare Measure...