Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court Orders Reinstatement of Employee Wrongfully Removed for Being a Minor at Appointment
The Court Upholds the Principle of Natural Justice, Emphasizes the Validity of Minor's Contracts Benefiting the Minor...
Orissa HC upholds the 2-child norm for panchayat member
The appellant had challenged a December 5, 2025, order of a single judge dismissing his writ petitions. He argued that h...
'Belief of soldiers must not be shaken': Orissa HC orders job for CRPF's jawan's wife
The bench criticised the government’s handling of the case, observing that the approach was "akin to the bureaucratic ap...
Orissa High Court Upholds Contract Termination Following Due Process
Court emphasizes strict adherence to contract termination clauses and principles of natural justice in the case of M/s. ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Denial of Family Pension to Second Wife in Bigamy Case
Court affirms that second marriages during the subsistence of the first are void under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, disqual...
Orissa High Court Upholds Tender Clause, Reinforces Judicial Discipline
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Tender Requirements, Affirms Binding Nature of Coordinate Bench Decisions...
Orissa High Court Directs Proper Legal Procedures for Deleting Deceased Tenant's Name from Land Records
High Court emphasizes necessity of initiating mutation proceedings for deletion of deceased's name from Record of Rights...
Odisha courts receive threat email, judicial activities disrupted for hours
The DGP also advised the public not to panic and to cooperate with the police in maintaining security and assisting the ...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Spurious Liquor Suppliers, Grants Bail to Village Headman
High Court of Orissa denies bail to accused involved in spurious liquor sale resulting in deaths; Village Headman Balara...
Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption
The Court affirms that a valid adoption, once proved, fulfills the requirements for compassionate appointment, regardles...
Orissa High Court Upholds Major Girl's Autonomy in Marital Decisions
Court Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Major Girl Choosing Independence Over Forced Marriage...
Orissa High Court Upholds Execution of Decree Against Repeated Objections by Judgment Debtor
High Court Dismisses CMP, Orders Expedited Execution to Evict Judgment Debtor from Disputed Property...
Orissa High Court Upholds Transfer Order, Highlights Limited Judicial Review in Service Transfers
Court reiterates non-interference in transfer orders barring mala fide or rule violation; resolves salary and service co...
Orissa High Court Halts GST Demand Notice Due to Jurisdictional Error
Audit Report Issued by Unauthorized Officer Found Invalid, Proceedings Stayed...
Orissa High Court Affirms Transgender Rights, Orders Official Recognition of Gender and Name Change
Landmark decision mandates correction of mutation certificate, upholding the legal rights of transgender individuals pos...
Orissa High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Unenacted Bill
Judicial Review of Legislative Bills Prior to Enactment Deemed Impermissible by High Court...
Orissa High Court Quashes FIR in Landmark Mediation Settlement
Successful Mediation Facilitates Amicable Resolution, Saves Judicial Time and Resources...
Right to Privacy - Consent forms for APAAR ID creation must provide an option to refuse consent or opt out
Orissa High Court Upholds Right to Privacy in APAAR ID Consent Form Case Court Directs Amendment to Consent Forms, Ensur...
Orissa High Court Directs Petitioner to Approach GST Appellate Tribunal
Writ Petition Disposed in Light of Functional GSTAT and Extended Appeal Timelines...
Orissa High Court Quashes GST Demand Against Subrat Rout Due to Clerical Error
Adjudication order and demand notice annulled after Department admits factual mistakes in GSTIN entries...
Orissa High Court Quashes Magistrate's Order, Calls for Re-Evaluation of Charges in Misappropriation Case
Court finds lack of judicial application of mind in dual charges of breach of trust and cheating, orders a fresh review....
Bail - Financial fraud committed by Indian citizen outside India in Zambia - Court in India has jurisdiction over offences
Orissa High Court Grants Bail to Indian Citizen Accused of Financial Fraud in Zambia, Soumya Ranjan Panda, accused of em...
Orissa High Court Directs Police Assistance for Implementation of Injunction Order
In a landmark decision, the Orissa High Court empowers trial courts to invoke inherent powers for police assistance in c...
Orissa High Court Stays GST Show-Cause Notice, Cites Unconstitutionality in Provisions
High Court questions validity of GST Act provisions; halts multi-year tax notice pending further review....
Orissa High Court Grants Custody of Minor to Natural Father in Landmark Judgment
The court prioritizes the welfare of the child, overturning previous custody denial due to lack of documentary evidence....
Orissa High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Dharmendra Pradhan
Non-compliance with mandatory provisions and absence of material facts lead to dismissal of election petition filed by D...
Orissa High Court Upholds Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2017, Validates PMAY-Urban Framework
Court Emphasizes State's Duty for Planned Rehabilitation, Rejects Unauthorized Public Land Occupation...
Orissa High Court Probes 12-Year Delay in Criminal Appeal Filing
Court Orders Investigation into Reasons Behind the Delay in Filing Appeal by Life Imprisonment Convict Jatia Hembram...
Orissa High Court Quashes Politically Influenced Teacher Transfer Orders
High Court Invalidates Transfer Decisions Influenced by MPs/MLAs, Reinforces Statutory Guidelines...
Orissa High Court Condones 4565-Day Delay in Jail Criminal Appeal Filing, Asserts Right to Appeal as Fundamental
The Court emphasizes the sacrosanct duty of authorities to provide timely legal aid to convicts, ensuring their right to...
Orissa High Court Orders State to Compensate Widow for Custodial Death Due to Medical Negligence
State found vicariously liable for failing to provide adequate medical care to undertrial prisoner, widow awarded Rs.20 ...
Orissa High Court Quashes Trial Court Order, Upholds 90-Day Period for Default Bail Under BNSS, 2023
The Orissa High Court clarifies the statutory period for filing a charge-sheet under the new BNSS, 2023, emphasizing the...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Al-Qaeda Recruiter
Court cites national security concerns and prior convictions in rejecting bail application....
Right to Travel Abroad : Refusal on the ground of pendency of criminal cases infringes the fundamental right
Orissa High Court Upholds Right to Travel Abroad, Quashes Government's Refusal to Issue NOC. Court rules that pending di...
Regularization - Long-term contractual engagement cannot be labeled as "temporary"
Orissa High Court Directs Regularization of Long-Term Contractual Employees. Court orders State and OLIC to consider cre...
Orissa High Court Seeks Explanation from Senior Police Officer Over Alleged Contemptuous Remarks in Election Petition Case
The legal fraternity closely watches the outcome of this case, as it raises important questions about the role of law en...