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2023 Supreme(Ori) 37

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J.
Upendra Kumar Jena – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha & Ors. – Respondents
Writ Petition (C) (OAC) No. 4484 of 2011
Decided On : 13-01-2023

The importance of accurate and careful handling of court orders and documents to avoid confusion and ensure the proper disposition of cases.

Headnote:

Order Upload Error - Writ Petition - The court found that an order had been wrongly uploaded to the website by a junior stenographer, leading to confusion about the disposition of the writ petition. The court directed the registry to withdraw the erroneous order and cautioned the junior stenographer to be more careful in the future.

Fact of the Case:

The court found that an order had been wrongly uploaded to the website, leading to confusion about the disposition of the writ petition.

Finding of the Court:

The court directed the registry to withdraw the erroneous order and cautioned the junior stenographer to be more careful in the future. The matter was further listed for mention on a later date.

Issues: Confusion regarding the disposition of the writ petition due to an erroneous order being uploaded to the website.

Ratio Decidendi: The court found that no such order had been passed or pronounced on the date in question and directed the registry to withdraw the erroneous order.

Final Decision: The court directed the registry to withdraw the erroneous order and cautioned the junior stenographer to be more careful in the future. The matter was further listed for mention on a later date.

JUDGMENT

Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J. - This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. This matter was originally heard and order was reserved on 14.10.2022. Subsequently for clarification on certain points the matter was again listed on 27.10.2022 under the heading 'to be mentioned' and the matter was heard further and the order was reserved.

3. Today when the matter was again listed under the heading 'to be mentioned', learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner as well as the Private Opp. Party contended that the writ petition has been disposed of with passing of the order on 27.10.2022 and the same has been uploaded by the NIC Centre. This Court finds that no such order has been passed and delivered on 27.10.2022 and the same has been done wrongly by the Jr. Stenographer namely Snehanjali Parida.

4. Since no such order was passed or pronounced on 27.10.2022 and the order has been wrongly uploaded in the website, Registry is directed to withdraw the said order forthwith. Registrar Judicial is also directed to issue a caution to the Jr. Stenographer namely Snehanjali Parida to remain cautious in future.

5. Heard further argument from the learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

6. As requested by learned Addl. Govt. Advocate, list this matter on 18.01.2023 under the heading 'to be mentioned'.

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