Victim Can't Introduce Evidence At Trial Which Is Not Included In Chargesheet By Prosecution: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that a victim in a criminal case cannot be permitted to introduce an evidence/material at the stage of trial which was not included in the charge-sheet by the prosecution. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 113]While highlighting procedural silence regarding the same and need for safeguarding rights of accused, the Bench of Justice V. Narasingh observed–“Though it is...

Acid Attack On Lawyer: Orissa High Court Orders In-Camera Trial, Rejects Accused's Transfer Plea Over 'Scary Atmosphere' Created By Bar

The Orissa High Court has recently rejected a petition filed by two accused persons who had sought for transfer of an ongoing trial against them relating to a 2024 acid attack case on a 64-year-old lawyer on the ground of repeated obstruction in the proceedings and non-cooperation of Advocates of the local Bar. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 112]While turning down the request to transfer the case, the...

Orissa High Court Alters Murder Conviction Of 72-Yr-Old To Culpable Homicide, Applies 'Transfer Of Malice' Rule

The Orissa High Court has recently modified a Sessions Court's order convicting a man for commission of murder of his sister-in-law in 2008 by altering the same to one for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 111]For partially upholding the guilt of the appellant, the Bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak (now transferred) and Justice Sashikanta Mishra applied...

Orissa High Court Quashes Medical Board's Report Excluding NEET-UG Candidate With Thalassemia From Disability Quota

Medical Board's opinion that Thalassemia does not impact functional ability can't discard candidate's disability claim, the Court said.

Orissa High Court Reinstates Judge, Says Resignation Over Lack Of Medical Facilities For Autistic Son Was 'Not Voluntary'

The Orissa High Court has ordered reinstatement of a female Judicial Officer who was relieved from service by the Government in January 2023 even after urging the High Court on the administrative side to not accept her resignation letter, which she sent earlier citing lack of therapy facilities for her autistic child at the then place of posting. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 109] A Division Bench...

'Basis Washed Away': Orissa High Court Directs Reconsideration Of Judge's Adverse Service Record

The Orissa High Court has allowed the writ petition filed by its former Registrar (Judicial) seeking to expunge adverse remarks recorded by the then Chief Justice in his annual Confidential Character Roll (CCR) basing upon serious charges levelled against him in a disciplinary proceeding. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 108]The Division Bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Sibo Sankar...

'Should Have Been Posted Here Years Ago': Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak Bids Adieu To Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court held a Full Court reference on Friday (September 11) to bid farewell to its senior-most Judge Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak upon his transfer to the Gujarat High Court. The meeting was chaired by Chief Justice Harish Tandon and was attended by all the Judges of the High Court, along with members of the Bar and the Registry.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice Harish...

Orissa High Court Rejects Challenge To Appointment Of Deputy Chief Ministers, Calls It 'Mere Descriptive' Post With No Superior Privilege

The Orissa High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in the State, by observing that the post is “merely descriptive” and its incumbent does not enjoy superior constitutional power over other members of the Council of Ministers. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 107]While clarifying the ceremonial purpose of the designation,...

S.262(1) BNSS | Not Mandatory To Wait 60 Days For Framing Charge But 'Reasonable Interval' Be Given For Seeking Discharge: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has ruled that the sixty-days period provided to accused for filing discharge application under Section 262(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is not a rigid or non-negotiable “moratorium” and that trial court may proceed to frame charge after allowing a “reasonable interval” to elapse after supply of police papers to accused under Section 230 of...

'Breach Of Laxman Rekha': Orissa High Court Pulls-Up Cuttack Collector For Seeking To Replace ADM In Court Ordered Traffic Committee

A city that gave Odisha its history can't be left to gasp in dust and diesel, Court observed.

Advocate Can't Be Prosecuted For Client's Acts Merely For Sending Legal Notice On Instruction: Orissa High Court

If every unsuccessful legal opinion could lead to criminal action, Bar won't be able to function independently, Court said.

Mihir Rajesh Shah Judgment On Written Grounds Of Arrest Not Merely Prospective; Right Under Article 22(1) Pre-Existing: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has ruled that the prospective nature of the Supreme Court's Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1066 ruling does not absolve the police/arresting authority of its duty to provide written grounds of arrest to the arrestee, since the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest flows directly from the Constitution which was merely crystalised by...