IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.2361 of 2025 In the matter of an application under Articles 226 and

227 of the Constitution of India,1950 ………………

Governing Body, Balasore …. Petitioner Law College, Balasore -versus-

Director, Higher Education Opposite Parties Deptt., Govt. of Odisha, BBSR & Others ….

For Petitioner : M/s. P. Rath, Sr. Adv. along with Mr. A. Khandelwala, Adv. and Mr. S. Tibrewal, Adv.

For Opp. Parties : M/s. D. Lenka, Addl. Govt. Advocate Mr. Sameer Ku. Das, Adv.

(for O.P. No.5)

PRESENT:

THE HONBLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Date of Hearing: 29.01.2025 and Date of Judgment: 29.01.2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical ) Mode.

2. Heard Ms. P. Rath, learned Sr. Counsel along with Mr. Khandelwal, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner, Mr. D. Lenka, learned Addl. Govt. Advocate and Mr. S.K. Das, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Opp. Party No.5.

3. Preliminary counter affidavit filed by Opp. Party No.5 in Court