Orissa High Court
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...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail to Sushanta Dhalasamanta After a Decade in Custody
In a significant ruling, the court highlights infringement of the right to a speedy trial, granting bail due to prolonge...
Orissa High Court Quashes GST Demand on Voluntary ITC Reversal
Court rules against tax, interest, and penalty demands due to lack of fraud evidence in ITC claim reversal...
Orissa High Court Upholds Rape Conviction of 26-Year-Old, Reduces Sentence Considering Circumstances
Conviction stands firm for the rape of an 80-year-old woman, but sentence reduced from 12 to 10 years due to unique situ...
Orissa High Court Orders Re-Adjudication of Iron Ore Export Duty Assessment
In a significant judgment, the Orissa High Court mandates customs authorities to reassess export duties using Wet Metric...
Orissa High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute
Amicable Settlement Leads to Quashing of Charges Under IPC Sections 498-A, 323, 354, 506, and 34...
Orissa High Court Upholds Removal of Contractor's Obstruction on Public Stadium
Court Rules Against Self-Help Measures for Recovery of Dues, Dismisses Contractor's Petition...
Orissa High Court Rules in Favor of Employee, Clarifying Deployment vs. Deputation
Landmark Judgment Ensures Protection of Employee Rights and Compensation for Differential Pay...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail in Non-Bailable Offence Case, Emphasizes Adherence to Legal Provisions
Petitioners Adikanda Swain and Others Released on Bail; SDJM Bhanjanagar Advised to Follow BNSS Guidelines in Future Bai...
Orissa High Court Upholds SDJM's Ruling: Accused Cannot File Evidence by Affidavit in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Ruling reinforces Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 145 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, restricting affidavit...
Orissa High Court Upholds Urgency Clause in Copyright Infringement Case
Compliance with Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act Not Mandatory for Urgent Interim Relief Claims...
Orissa High Court Rules Against Retention of Excess Tax Payments by State
Limitation under Section 54 of GST Act Not Applicable for Mistaken Tax Payments, Court Directs Refund Processing...
Orissa High Court Reinstates Police Constable After Acquittal, Cites Lack of Evidence in Both Criminal and Departmental Proceedings
Disciplinary Proceedings Deemed Unsustainable Following Constable's Acquittal in NDPS Case; Court Orders Reinstatement w...
Orissa High Court Orders Supervised Investigation in Communal Violence Case
Court mandates senior officer oversight to ensure fair investigation in viral assault case...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail in Murder Case, Cites Compliance with New Legal Provisions
Court clarifies non-requirement of written arrest grounds for pre-existing cases, as per recent Supreme Court ruling....
Orissa High Court Voids Penalty Order Against Retired Clerk, Cites Pension Rule Violations
Court highlights improper authority in penalty decision, mandates government involvement per Orissa Pension Rules...
Orissa High Court Quashes Appeal Against Maintenance Order Protecting Senior Citizen
Court Confirms Exclusive Right to Appeal for Senior Citizens Under 2007 Act, Dismisses Son's Appeal for Lack of Jurisdic...
Orissa High Court Clarifies Writ Jurisdiction: Supervisory Powers Under Article 227 Upheld
In a landmark decision, the Orissa High Court distinguishes the scope of Articles 226 and 227, impacting judicial review...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in NDPS Case
Head Constable's Plea for Immunity under NDPS Act Rejected; Court Emphasizes Need for Trial to Resolve Factual Disputes...
Orissa High Court Upholds Teacher's Disengagement for Prolonged Unauthorized Absence
Court Denies Relief to Teacher Citing Abandonment of Service and Delay in Appeal Filing...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition for Child Custody, Prioritizes Child Welfare
Court emphasizes the role of Civil Courts in complex custody matters, upholding CWC's interim custody decision...
Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction in Landmark POCSO Case
Court Affirms 20-Year Sentence for Accused; Stresses Impermissibility of Informal Settlements in Child Sexual Offence Ca...
Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Clarifies "Sexual Assault" Interpretation
The judgment emphasizes that skin-to-skin contact is not necessary for an act to qualify as sexual assault under Section...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail in Special OTET 2025 Question Paper Leak Case
Bail granted to eight accused, citing detention period and trial delays; emphasizes bail as the rule and jail as the exc...
Orissa High Court Upholds Lease Cancellation for Non-Payment of Statutory Charges
Mining Officer Empowered to Act as Competent Authority Under OMMC Rules, Ensures Administrative Continuity...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Petition, Emphasizes Voluntary Nature of Mediation Settlements
Court advises video documentation of settlements to prevent future disputes and allegations of coercion....
Orissa High Court Quashes Disengagement of Scheduled Caste Employee; Orders Reinstatement with Benefits
State of Odisha to Pay Rs. 50,000 Exemplary Costs for Arbitrary Actions Against Employee...
Orissa High Court Stresses Timely Disposal of Domestic Violence Cases
Court Highlights Challenges in Adhering to Statutory Timelines Amidst Procedural Delays...
Orissa High Court Critiques Police Notices, Cites Improper Conditions for Accused
Court Finds Fault in Police Notices Requiring Accused to Appear Every Fifteen Days; Emphasizes Fair Trial and Investigat...
Orissa High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute Post Mutual Consent Divorce
The High Court exercises power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings after parties settle disputes and obtain a...
Orissa High Court Allows Restoration of Lapsed Patent for Green Energy Resources
Court Condones Delay Attributed to Agent's Negligence and Covid-19 Pandemic, Permitting Restoration Application Within 3...
Orissa High Court Overturns Conviction in Consensual Relationship Case
Court rules that consensual nature of relationship invalidates charge of house-trespass under Section 450 IPC...