Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh Stresses On Inclusion & Rights Of Divyang Children In Juvenile Justice System

The Juvenile Justice Committee (JJC) of the Orissa High Court organized a State Level Consultation on Effective Implementation of Juvenile Justice Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The flagship annual event of the JJC this year specifically focussed on the rights of children with disabilities.The event, which was organized in collaboration with...

Inter-District Transfer Of Motor Accident Claims Cases Can Be Done Under Article 227 Of Constitution, Not Under CPC: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that application for inter-district transfer of motor accident claims cases from one tribunal to another can be done under Article 227 of the Constitution and not under the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure.Examining the relevant statutory provisions so also the precedents, the Single Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra held –“The party aggrieved,...

Orissa High Court Launches Bilingual e-High Court Records Portal For Publication Of High Court & Supreme Court Judgments

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court on Thursday launched the bilingual e-High Court Records (e-HCR) portal for publication of the reportable judgments of the High Court as well as the Supreme Court.The AI-Assisted Legal Translation Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court chaired by Justice Abhay S. Oka in the 'Digital Law Report Project' dated...

'Disproportionate & Unwarranted': Orissa High Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Triple Murder

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday commuted the death penalty imposed upon a man convicted by the trial Court for commission of murder of three members of a family, including two women, in order to wreak vengeance relating to a landed property dispute.While handing down life imprisonment to the condemned prisoner so also to the co-accused, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo...

'Better To Lose By Making Correct Statement Than To Lose Confidence Of Court': Orissa HC Denies Bail To Economic Offender For Misrepresenting SC Order

The Orissa High Court has denied bail to a person, accused of committing economic offences, for misleading the Court with regard to an order passed by the Supreme Court so as to obtain an adjournment and by playing such fraud, to extend the period of liberty.While deprecating such conduct on the part of the petitioner, the Single Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo observed –“Truth...

Orissa High Court Orders Sale Of Cargo Ship 'MV Debi' For Failure To Pay Hire Charges To Paradip Cargo Terminal

The Orissa High Court has ordered the sale of cargo vessel 'MV Debi' for its failure to pay berth hire and penal berth hire charges amounting to almost eight crore rupees.Taking into account inaction on the part of the owner of the cargo vessel and considering depreciating value of the same, the Admiralty Judge Justice V. Narasingh ordered for valuation and sale, the proceeds of which shall...

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings initiated against a judicial officer cannot be quashed merely because the allegations, on the basis of which the action was taken, was not supported by a duly sworn-in affidavit.While dismissing the plea of a sitting judicial officer to quash a disciplinary proceedings initiated against him, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam...

Voter ID Card/ Voter List Not Conclusive Proof Of Date Of Birth: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has recently held that date of birth provided in the voter list/voter ID card, even though relevant as a public document under Section 35 of the Evidence Act, is not a conclusive proof of actual date of birth.While setting aside repudiation of an insurance claim basing upon the date of birth provided in voter ID card, the Single Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar...

Night Watcher-cum-Sweeper, Continuous Service For More Than 10 Years, Orissa High Court Directs To Consider Regularization

A single judge bench of the Orissa High Court, comprising Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, while deciding writ petition has held that irregular appointment may be regularized if the employee has worked for more than 10 years without the protection of a court order. Background Facts The Petitioner was employed as a Night Watcher-cum-Sweeper on November 21, 2003. The Petitioner...

Orissa High Court Admits Plea Challenging Election Of Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo From Patnagarh Constituency

The Orissa High Court on Thursday admitted a petition challenging the election of Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo from Patnagarh constituency in 2024 assembly election.The petition has been filed by Saroj Kumar Meher, the candidate who was fielded by the then ruling party Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Meher lost the election to Singh Deo in a short margin of 1357 votes as he...

'Deeply Concerned About Abysmally Low Allowances': Orissa High Court Asks State To Consider Raising Allowance Of 'Grama Rakhis'

The Orissa High Court has directed the State to consider raising allowances of Grama Rakhi(s) who get a very meagre allowance for discharging their vital duties. The Single Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi expressed deep concern about 'abysmally low' allowances granted to the Grama Rakhis and emphasizing on their vital roles, he observed – “The role of...

Successive Bail Pleas Can't Be Entertained Without Change In Circumstances: Orissa High Court Denies Bail To Two In Chit Fund Case

The Orissa High Court has declined to entertain successive bail applications filed by two persons accused of siphoning off crores of rupees from gullible investors with the promise of high returns.While pointing out the pre-conditions for considering successive bail applications, the single bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo observed –“If a bail application is rejected considering...