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SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, ABHAY S. OKA
PLR Projects Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited – Respondent
ORDER
1. A disturbing picture has been presented before us on the basis of the affidavit filed by the Registrar General of the High Court disrupting court proceedings in the District Courts. The concerned videos have also been shown to us. The position as on date at 12.30 p.m. is also placed before us which reads as under :
'Sambalpur Incident dated 12.12.2022 Sequences
1. The Bhubaneswar Bar Associations call for support to observe Satyagraha on 12.12.2022
2. District Judge, Sambalpur anticipating untoward situation discussed with the S.P. and collector on 11.12.2022.
3. After a detail discussion today morning the District Judge and other Judicial Officers of the Sambalpur headquarters entered inside the Court premises before 10 am.
4. Lawyers and public gather in front of the Court gate and pelted stone to the Court building thereby damaging the Court property and forcibly entered inside the Court premises.
5. Police personnel present there did not take proper action.
6. Anticipating danger to the lives and property of the Judicial Officers and Court, the door was bolted from inside in the chamber of the District Judge. However, lawyers and other public forcibly entered inside the Court
The court emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order in court premises and holding disruptive individuals accountable.
The legal fraternity must act responsibly, and the use of technology in courts can replace the need for new Benches.
The judgment affirms the necessity of police intervention to maintain community peace while addressing individual rights.
The right to a speedy trial is fundamental and applies to all criminal prosecutions; excessive delay in proceedings can warrant quashing of charges.
The court upheld the state's responsibility to maintain law and order during community disputes and highlighted police proactive measures as legally sufficient.
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