HC: Adopted child eligible for compassionate job
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.
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HC Orders Permission for Bhapur Mahotsav After Date Revision
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.
HC Notice on Konark's Magh Saptami Mela Construction
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 HC Stresses Curbing Multiple Litigations
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 HC Questions Legality of 'No PUCC, No Fuel' Policy
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.
Odisha HC Seeks Govt Stand on Outsourced Police Recruitment Scam
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.
HC: Teachers' non-academic duties violate Right to Education Act
Orissa High Court directs state to explain teacher deployment for CRCC roles, stressing it hampers students' right to education. Next hearing on Jan 13.
Collector stops salary of cop for releasing seized sand trucks
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 HC Backs Govt on SHG Exclusion from Paddy Procurement
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.
HC Pushes for Inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple Treasury
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 HC Directs Gender Correction in Land Mutation Certificate
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 HC Orders Gender Change in Property Docs After Sex Reassignment
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 HC orders arrest of ship in Paradip over payment dispute
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.
Odisha HC sets Jan 13 deadline for Lokayukta report
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.
Odisha HC dismisses PIL against MLA salary hike as premature
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 HC Blacklists Firm for 5 Years in Recruitment Scam
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.
Odisha HC sets Jan 8 deadline for govt on iron ore PIL
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 Hosts 67th-69th All India Dog Show with 300+ Dogs
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.
HC Seeks Odisha Govt Reply on PIL Against MBBS Fee Hike
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.
HC Orders Regularisation of Contract ECG Technicians in Cuttack
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.
HC: Hindu deity an 'eternal minor', can't sell property
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.
Odisha HC Probes Student Suicides in All Universities
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.
HC Orders Decision on Man's Medical Opium Quota Plea
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.
HC Directs OSMCL MD to Appear Over Emergency Procurement Lapses
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 HC Quashes 4% Foreclosure Fee on MSME Loan
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.
HC fines petitioner ₹25k for challenging Soro vehicle tender
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.
Orissa HC Serves Notice to KIIT in Land Allotment Case
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.
HC Criticises CMC, RMC Over Unhygienic Cuttack Market
Orissa High Court criticises Cuttack Municipal Corporation & market committee over Krushak Bazar's filth. Directs immediate sanitation boost, waste management. Next hearing Dec 18.
Orissa HC upholds succession certificate for cop's mother, daughter
Orissa High Court dismisses appeal by woman claiming to be legal wife, upholds 2016 order granting succession certificate to deceased ASI's mother and daughter. Key details on the legal dispute.
Orissa HC: God Gave Adam & Eve Hearing, Man Must Too
Orissa High Court quashed a recovery order against teachers, citing the Biblical hearing given to Adam & Eve. The court stressed that denying natural justice makes any order unsustainable. Read the full judgment details.
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