Retired Judge Of Orissa High Court Justice Pradyumna Kumar Mohanty Passes Away

Justice Pradyumna Kumar Mohanty, former Judge of the Orissa High Court passed away today in Cuttack. He was 79-years-old.Justice Mohanty was born on 02.01.1945. After completing his schooling, he obtained a degree in law and was enrolled as an Advocate on December 09, 1968. He primarily practised civil, criminal, constitutional, service, educational and revenue matters in the original,...

"General, Omnibus Allegations": Orissa High Court Grants Bail To BJP MLA Prashant Jagdev In EVM Vandalisation Case

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Prashant Jagdev, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Khurda constituency, who was arrested last month for allegedly vandalising an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and misbehaving with polling officials.While extending relief to the legislator, the Vacation Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra observed, "After going through...

Orissa High Court Turns Down Plea Of Independent MLA Candidate For Heightened Security In Polling Booths

The Orissa High Court on Thursday dismissed two writ petitions seeking heightened security arrangements in sensitive polling booths in the district of Jajpur in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, which is going to be held on June 1, 2024.While turning down the plea of an independent MLA candidate from Dharmasala Assembly Constituency, the Vacation Division Bench of...

S. 33(5) POCSO Act | No Absolute Bar To Recall Child Victim For Further Cross-Examination: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has recently reiterated that there is no absolute bar to recall a child victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ('POCSO Act') for the purpose of further cross-examination by the accused.Reaffirming the position of law, the Single Bench of Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra observed:“I am of the considered view that there is no absolute bar...

Information Related To Outcome Of Tax Evasion Petition Sought Under RTI Act Can't Be Provided: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that information related to the outcome of a tax evasion petition sought under the Right to Information Act cannot be provided.The bench of Justice B.R. Sarangi and Justice G. Satapathy has observed that the claim of the petitioner with regard to the supply of information sought in the application filed under the Right to Information Act is not permissible in...

Orissa High Court Orders State To Publicize Information About Basic Amenities & Drop Out Rates Of All Primary Schools

The Orissa High Court has ordered the State Government to publicize information regarding basic amenities provided to children in the schools imparting elementary education and their admission as well as drop-out rates.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh and Justice Murahari Sri Raman, on Wednesday, was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) at the instance of...

Date From Which Regularization Is Granted Is Decided By Employer, Employee Can't Claim It Without Any Basis: Orrisa High Court

The Orrisa High Court bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held that the date from which regularization is to be granted to an employee is a matter to be decided by the employer keeping in view several factors. The bench held that it depends on the nature of the work, the number of posts lying vacant, the financial condition of the employer, the additional financial burden caused,...

'No Work, No Pay' Can't Be Universally Applied, Especially Where Fault Lies With Employer: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court single bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra held that the principle of “no work, no pay” cannot be universally applied, especially when the employer is at fault for not utilizing the services of the respective employee. Brief Facts: The Petitioner was appointed as Lecturer in History at Joda Women's College on 05.09.1988 and was subsequently terminated by...

S.391 CrPC | Additional Evidence Of Witness Can Be Recorded At Stage Of Death Reference If Needed For Arriving At Just Conclusion: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has recently allowed a petition filed on behalf of nine persons, convicted and sentenced to death by trial Court for murder of three family members on the suspicion of witchcraft, for recording of additional evidence of a prosecution witness at the stage of hearing of death reference by the High Court.While allowing the prayer of the convicts, the Division Bench of...

Banks Should Release Title Deeds Of Property Which Were Not Intended To Be Secured Asset For A Particular Loan : Orissa High Court

A single judge bench of the Orissa High Court comprising of Dr. S.K. Panigrahi, J., while deciding a Writ Petition in the case of Balaram Choudhury vs. Indian Bank, Bhubaneshwar, held that banks have to release the title deeds of property which is not intended to be secured asset for a particular loan as it will not create any security interest in favor of the bank. Background...

Orissa High Court Grants Bail In 3 Different Cases Of Rape, Murder & Abetment To Suicide Citing Delay In Trial But Asks Accused To Plant Trees

The Orissa High Court on Monday granted bail/interim bail to three different persons, in three different cases, accused of committing rape of a minor girl belonging to SC/ST category, murder and abetment to suicide of a minor respectively.While passing such orders, the Single Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi underlined the importance of speedy trial and held –“…in a given...

Mere Implication Of Name In Vigilance Case Cannot Prevent Acceptance Of Application For Voluntary Retirement: Orissa High Court

A single bench of the Orissa High Court comprising of Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra while deciding a Writ Petition in the case of Govind Nag vs State of Orissa & Ors has held that mere implication of the name of the officer in a vigilance case could not stand in way of accepting an application for voluntary retirement of the officer. Background Facts Govind Nag...