Orissa High Court ruled that a panchayat samiti no-confidence motion is valid even if an MLA misses it for assembly duties. The court dismissed two writ petitions, clarifying statutory law overrides executive advisories. Read the full judgment details.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Orissa High Court rules an adopted son is entitled to compassionate appointment in railways, citing ancient Hindu laws. The court directed authorities to process the claim within two months.
Orissa High Court rules adopted children cannot be denied compassionate appointments if adoption was completed before the employee's death, dismissing a petition by Centre and railways.
Orissa High Court directs Nayagarh collector to grant permission for Bhapur Mahotsav within 2 days after organizers agree to revise festival dates. Get the full legal details.
Orissa High Court seeks response on PIL against construction at Chandrabhaga beach's Magh Saptami fairground near Konark Sun Temple. Hearing on Jan 20.
Orissa High Court sets aside an order passed without hearing, remands land case. Justice Behera emphasizes substantial justice over technicalities to avoid 'a suit out of a suit'.
Orissa High Court demands state govt's affidavit on controversial fuel denial rule for vehicles without PUCC. Hearing in 3 weeks. Read the full legal challenge details.
Orissa High Court demands state government's clarification on outsourcing police recruitment exams amid CBI probe into irregularities for 862 SI posts. Hearing on Jan 27.
Orissa High Court directs state to explain teacher deployment for CRCC roles, stressing it hampers students' right to education. Next hearing on Jan 13.
Jagatsinghpur collector J Sonal stops Tirtol IIC's salary for allegedly releasing seized sand-laden vehicles in violation of HC order. Read the full details of the misuse of power case.
Orissa High Court upholds state's decision to exclude certain women's self-help groups from paddy procurement for 2025-26, ruling no vested right to continue. Read the full legal analysis.
Orissa High Court directs committee to begin inventory of centuries-old jewels in Puri's Ratna Bhandar after ASI completes conservation. Next hearing on Jan 27.
Orissa High Court directs authorities to correct name & gender in land records for transgender man Agastya Das, upholding legal recognition of gender identity. Read the landmark judgment.
Orissa High Court mandates govt to update property documents from 'granddaughter' to 'grandson' after petitioner's sex change, affirming transpersons' rights to identity, property & equality. Read the full judgment details.
Orissa High Court orders arrest of vessel MV The Patron at Paradip port in a charter party breach case. Singapore firm seeks recovery of $202,000. Details inside.
Orissa High Court directs state govt to file report on Lokayukta search committee by Jan 13. The anti-corruption body has been defunct for over a year, stalling hundreds of cases.
Orissa High Court refuses to intervene in three-fold hike of MLA salaries, terming PIL premature. Bill pending governor's assent would make Odisha MLAs among highest paid in India.
Orissa High Court blacklists Silicon Techlab for five years over alleged irregularities in assistant section officer recruitment. Owner arrested in separate SI scam. Details inside.
Orissa High Court gives state until Jan 8 to investigate PIL alleging massive under-utilisation of iron ore mining capacity, causing crores in revenue loss. Read the full details.
Odisha Veterinary College hosts the 67th-69th All India Dog Show featuring 300+ dogs across 30 breeds. Highlights include international live-streaming and an adopted street dog's debut. Read more.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Orissa High Court directs state to regularise two ECG technicians at SCB Medical College, calling their 14-year contractual employment an 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full judgment details.
Orissa High Court dismisses plea to direct Jagannath temple to sell land, upholding legal principle that a Hindu deity is a perpetual minor. Read the full judgment details and implications.
Orissa High Court expands scrutiny to all public & private universities over student suicides, grants interim protection to KIIT & KISS. Next hearing on Feb 24, 2026.
Orissa High Court directs excise commissioner to decide within two weeks on a 63-year-old man's plea to increase his monthly medical opium quota, citing health deterioration.
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
Orissa High Court rules banks cannot charge for loan foreclosure, protecting MSME rights. Landmark verdict orders document release, waives unfair fee. Read the full judgment details.
Orissa High Court dismisses a writ petition challenging a vehicle-hiring tender in Soro, imposes a ₹25,000 fine. The court found no evidence of manipulation. Read the full details.
The Orissa High Court has issued a notice to KIIT University regarding a petition challenging its land allotment. The case involves allegations of procedural lapses. Read the full details here.