Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court Rejects Quashing Plea, Imposes ₹50K Costs On Accused For Suppressing Anticipatory Bail Rejection Orders
The Orissa High Court, while dismissing a petition seeking to quash an impending criminal proceeding, has imposed an exemplary cost of rupees fifty thousand on an accused person for deliberately suppressing adverse orders passed against him earlier by both the High Court and the Supreme Court in anticipatory bail pleas. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 125]While discarding the argument that an accused is...
Chargesheet Filed One Day After 180-Day Deadline? Orissa High Court Grants Default Bail In NDPS Case
The Orissa High Court has held that an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 ('the NDPS Act') must be granted default bail if the prosecution fails to submit charge-sheet before the expiry of 180 days, while simultaneously defaulting in seeking extension of time from the Special Court for completing investigation. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 124].While granting relief...
Transferred High Court Judge May Opt To Avail Retirement Benefits From Parent High Court: Orissa High Court
A judge who has devoted years to public service should be able to retire with dignity, and without anxiety over basic necessities, Court said.
ACF Soumya Death Case: Orissa High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Wife Bidyabharati Panda
The Orissa High Court on Saturday (October 31) rejected the anticipatory bail plea of wife Bidyabharati Panda in the suspicious death case of former Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra in July 2021 at his official residence in Paralakhemundi. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 122]Considering the grave allegations levelled against her, the Bench of Justice V. Narasingh...
15 Days' Notice From Date Of Postal Dispatch Mandatory For No-Confidence Motion Against Sarpanch: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has held that for initiating a meeting for 'No Confidence Motion' against an elected Sarpanch, a notice must be served upon him, along with the copies of resolution as well as requisition, giving her at least 15 days from the date of dispatch thereof. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 121]While setting aside the notice issued to a Sarpanch, the Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar...
Muslim Mother Can Be Appointed Guardian Of Minor's Property, Sell Share For Child's Welfare: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has recently held that though mother is not a legal guardian of the minor's property as of right under the Muslim Law, she can still be appointed as guardian of such property by competent Court under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 ('the 1890 Act'), when such appointment is required for welfare and evident advantage to the minor. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 120]While...
Puja Pandals On Public Roads Don't Infringe Right To Free Movement If Roads Are Not Completely Blocked: Orissa High Court
Ardent duty of State to see there is no obstruction to movement, Court said.
S. 107 BNS | Teacher Scolding Student For Consuming Intoxicant Can't Be Prosecuted For Suicide Abetment: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has held that teachers cannot be prosecuted for merely maintaining discipline and reprimanding a student against intoxication, which in turn drove the student to take away his own life by way of suicide, without having any criminal intent. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 117]While setting aside an order of cognizance against teachers and warden of a school, the Bench of Justice...
'History-Sheeter' Status Doesn't Dilute Accused's Article 21 Rights: Orissa High Court Denies Bail To 3 Cops In Custodial Death Case
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday (October 14) denied bail to three police personnel accused of causing death of a person (a habitual offender) in 2017 by allegedly chasing him on road and causing assault which resulted in a fatal fall of the deceased from his motor-cycle leading to his death. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 118]Emphasising that an accused cannot be stripped of his constitutional...
Orissa High Court Launches Mobile e-Sewa Vans To Record Witness Testimonies At Doorsteps, Take e-Courts Services To Remote Areas
The Orissa High Court convened its maiden Mobile e-Sewa Vans (MeSV) on October 13 (Tuesday) which are aimed at facilitating recording of testimonies of differently abled and ailing witnesses at their doorsteps through video conference. It also plans to take e-Courts services, legal aid and dispute resolution facilities directly to citizens in remote and underserved areas.Chief Justice...
Seafarers Too Have Right To Live With Dignity: Orissa High Court Directs Centre To Repatriate Foreign Crew Of Abandoned Vessel
The Orissa High Court has recently ordered repatriation of 23 foreign crew members of an abandoned cargo vessel, which has been anchored at the Paradip Port since May this year upon issuance of arrest orders by the Court for keeping security in maritime suit. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 116]While providing relief in the writ petition filed by the Master of the Vessel, the Bench of Justice Radha...