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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
S.K.MISHRA, SAVITRI RATHO, JJ.
State of Orissa – Appellant
Versus
Purusottam Rout and Ors. – Respondents
Government Appeal No.37 of 2001, CRA No.49 of 1999 and Criminal Revision No.140 of 1999 In Government Appeal No.37 of 2001
Decided On : 23-07-2021
| Table of Content |
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| 1. preliminary proceedings of the court (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. continuation of hearing and judgment announcement (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. protocol for accessing court order during covid-19 (Para 5) |
ORDER :
1. These matters are taken up through Video Conferencing under “To Be Mentioned” category.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
3. Further hearing is taken up.
4. Hearing is concluded and common judgment is pronounced vide separate sheets.
5. As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court’s website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court’s Notice No.4587, dated 25th March, 2020 as modified by Court’s Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021.
The court upheld the use of video conferencing in legal proceedings during emergencies, ensuring fair hearing and access to justice.
Failure to supply entire order sheets and non-compliance with statutory provisions under section 82 Cr.P.C can lead to the quashing of the process.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the necessity of responding to the call of social distancing and ensuring the sanctity of testimony through video conferencing, in line with the gu....
The Court has the discretion to grant time and order a stay of operation based on the parties' agreement.
Timely adjudication is essential in legal matters, particularly for litigants with serious health concerns, and courts should ensure expedited hearings.
Contempt petition closed upon submission of compliance with court order.
Covid-19 - Pandemic - Streamlining process of virtual hearing and restraining personal/physical hearing - Circular restarting of physical hearing of District Court and also from its subsequently havi....
The court may extend the time for compliance with a court order if genuine reasons for non-compliance are presented.
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