'Unbecoming Of Law Student': Orissa High Court Quashes Ragging Case Against Law Students On Condition Of Teaching At Orphanage

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday (January 8) quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings against some law students of a private Law University of Bhubaneswar, who were accused of ragging a first-year law student and threatening him of dire consequences. Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra agreed to quash the FIR on the basis of a mutual settlement arrived in between the accused-students and the father...

S.13B Hindu Marriage Act | Consent For Divorce Can Be Unilaterally Withdrawn By A Party Even After Conclusion Of Arguments: Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court has recently held that consent for divorce can be unilaterally withdrawn by a spouse anytime before the passing of decree granting divorce on the basis of mutual consent, even after conclusion of arguments.Reiterating the significance of 'mutual consent' of spouses for grant of divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, the Single Bench of Justice...

Orissa High Court Orders Release Of Singaporean Cargo Vessel A Day After Its Arrest At Paradip Port

The Orissa High Court has ordered release of Singaporean cargo ship 'MV Propel Fortune (IMO 9500699)' a day after its arrest it at the Paradip Port for non-payment of dues against supply of necessaries. The Court agreed to release the vessel after it offered to draw a demand draft of Rs.15,56,100/- in favour of the Registrar (Judicial) of the Court.The matter was initially mentioned on...

Suppression Of Pending Criminal Cases Raises Concerns About Candidate's Integrity: Orissa HC Upholds Cancellation Of Employee's Appointment

The Orissa High Court has held that notwithstanding the result, suppression of pending criminal cases per se raises concerns about a candidate's integrity and after withholding such vital information, a person cannot claim an unfettered right to seek appointment.While denying relief to the petitioner aggrieved of cancellation of his candidature, Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi held...

Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa HC Tells Police

The Orissa High Court, while dealing with a suo moto PIL, has recently ordered the Government and the police authorities to install CCTV cameras in all police stations as well as police outposts across the State by the end of March, 2025. After perusing the status report submitted by a senior police officer, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh and Justice Savitri...

Orissa HC Orders Release Of Benefits With Arrears To 100-Yr-Old Freedom Fighter Denied Pension For Lack Of Incarceration Proof

In a notable order, the Orissa High Court has come to the relief of a centenarian freedom fighter who was denied pension and other benefits by the State and Union Governments for want of proof of his incarceration during the struggle for freedom, as per the existing rules.While highlighting the noble objects with which the pension schemes have been framed, Justice Sashikanta Mishra in his...

'Shocked & Deeply Pained': Orissa High Court Summons Health Secretary Over Encroachment, Mismanagement At Paediatric Hospital

The Orissa High Court has expressed shock over the 'distressing condition' in which the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (Sishu Bhawan) is functioning and has asked the Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare of the State Government to personally appear to address the issue.Upon being informed about the pathetic condition of the premiere...

Dispute Related To Infringement Of Copyright Is Arbitrable, Arbitrator Can Be Appointed U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh has held that dispute related to infringement of copyright is arbitrable for which arbitrator can be appointed by the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts The present application has been filed under section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to resolve...

Orissa High Court Orders ₹50 Lakhs Compensation & Family Pension To Widow Of On-Duty Constable Who Died Of COVID-19

The Orissa High Court has ordered the State authorities to pay an ex-gratia compensation amount to the tune of rupees fifty lakhs along with special family pension to the widow of a police constable who died of COVID-19 while on-duty.Discarding the argument of the State that the deceased was not deployed in field duty, the Single Bench of Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra observed –“He might...

Common People Shouldn't Be Frightened By Complex Court Procedures, No Place For Fear In Independent India: President Droupadi Murmu

The President of India Droupadi Murmu said that there is no place of fear in independent India and the system must ensure that common people are not scared of approaching Court and resorting to Court procedures.The President was speaking at Bhubaneswar on Thursday where she inaugurated the new Judicial Court Complex for the judgeship of Khordha district. The event was attended by Raghubar...

S. 106 TP Act | 15 Days' Notice To 'Tenant Holding Over' A Must Before Eviction: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that the lessor is required to give a minimum 15-days-notice to the lessee in the nature of 'tenant holding over', as prescribed under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, before seeking to evict him from his immoveable property.While deciding a regular second appeal, the Single Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra explained the vital differences...

If State Doesn't Question Suit Maintainability For Lack Of Notice U/S 80 CPC In Written Statement, It Can't Do So At Appellate Stage: Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that the State and its agencies cannot challenge the maintainability of a suit, for the first time at the stage of appeal, on the ground that no prior notice as prescribed under Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure was issued to them before instituting the suit.Clarifying the position of law, the Single Bench of Justice Ananda Chandra...