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Orissa HC Orders DSP Supervision of Probe into Assault Forcing 'Jai Shri Ram' Chant Despite Simple Injuries: Viral Video Key

Viral Horror: Naked Dragging and Forced Chants Lead Orissa HC to Mandate DSP Probe OversightIn a case that ignited outrage after a shocking video went viral, theHigh Court of Orissa at Cuttackhas stepped in to ensure a fair investigation. Justice Savitri Ratho directed that a s...

02 Apr 2026

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Orissa HC: Requiring Accused to Appear Every 15 Days Under Section 41A CrPC Notice Improper

Orissa High CourtStrikes Down Routine 15-Day Police Check-Ins for AccusedIn a significant clarification on police powers during investigations, theOrissa High Courthas ruled that notices underSection 41A of theCrPC—meant to summon suspects without immediate arrest—cannot impose blanket requir...

04 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

60-Day Disposal of Section 12 DV Act Applications Not Practical But Expeditious Resolution Mandatory: Orissa High Court

Orissa High Court Tempers 60-Day DV Act Deadline with Realism: "Expedite, But Don't Sacrifice Fair Hearings"In a pragmatic nudge to trial courts grappling with domestic violence cases, theHigh Court of Orissa at Cuttackhas ruled that the statutory 60-day timeline for disposing applications un...

04 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

Orissa HC Quashes 498A IPC & Dowry Case Post Mutual Divorce u/s 13B HMA: No Useful Purpose Served

"No Useful Purpose": Orissa HC Ends Dowry Case Drama with Mutual Divorce DecreeIn a pragmatic nod to reconciled spouses, theHigh Court of Orissa at Cuttackhas quashed a lingering dowry and cruelty case against a husband and his family. Justice Savitri Ratho ruled that with the couple's marria...

02 Mar 2026

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Orissa High Court Quashes FIR Under Sections 420, 294, 506 IPC After Mediation Settlement

Orissa High Court Quashes FIR for Cheating and Intimidation After Successful Mediation Settlement Introduction In a landmark endorsement of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in criminal jurisprudence, the Orissa High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) alleging of...

02 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

26-Year Delay No Absolute Bar for Relief Under Industrial Disputes Act; Compensation Replaces Reinstatement for Illegal Termination: Orissa High Court

Orissa High Court Awards ₹2 Lakh Compensation to University Workman Illegally Terminated in 1991 CUTTACK:In a significant ruling on a decades-old labour dispute, the Orissa High Court has modified an Industrial Tribunal's award, enhancing the compensation for a workman illegally terminated by...

13 Nov 2025

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NLUO Child Rights Journal Achieves Global Indexing in Latest Issue

NLUO Child Rights Journal Achieves Global Indexing in Latest Issue Unveiled by Orissa High Court's Justice Savitri RathoCUTTACK, Odisha– The Centre for Child Rights (CCR) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) has marked a significant milestone in legal academia with the release of the late...

23 Oct 2025

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Orissa High Court's Landmark Rulings of 2025: A Mid-Year Review

Orissa High Court's Landmark Rulings of 2025: A Mid-Year Review of Jurisprudence and Judicial Activism The first half of 2025 has seen the Orissa High Court deliver a series of consequential judgments, shaping legal discourse across family law, criminal justice, and the delicate balance betwe...

27 Aug 2025

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Bombay HC: Non-Disclosure of Trivial Offense Not Grounds for Termination

Bombay High Court Rules Non-Disclosure of Trivial Offense Not Grounds for TerminationMumbai, India– In a significant ruling reinforcing the doctrine of proportionality in service law, the Bombay High Court has declared that the non-disclosure of a past conviction for a trivial offense does no...

27 Aug 2025

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DNA Evidence Overrules Hostile Testimony: Delhi HC Upholds Father's POCSO Conviction

DNA Evidence Overrules Hostile Testimony: Delhi HC Upholds Father's POCSO ConvictionNew Delhi– In a significant judgment reinforcing the primacy of scientific evidence over witness recantation in sexual assault cases, the Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence of a fa...

27 Aug 2025