Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad was officially sworn in as a judge of the Orissa High Court on Monday, after transferring from the Karnataka High Court. With over 30 years in the legal field, he has held significant positions, including Assistant Solicitor General of India and has represented key institutions throughout his career.
The Odisha High Court stayed the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) order and related proceedings concerning the death of a Nepalese student. The stay was granted on Monday in response to a petition filed by KIIT and KISS institutions. The petition challenged the NHRC’s directives in the case. Further legal proceedings are now paused pending the High Court’s review.
On Monday (18th March): The Supreme Court overturned the High Court decision annulling Congress leader Mohammed Moquim’s 2019 MLA win for Barabati in Cuttack. Moquim can retain his position with restrictions, including inability to vote in assembly. The controversy arose from allegations of undisclosed criminal cases and property details during the election. The next hearing is scheduled for May 10, 2024.
Today, on 16th March: The Orissa High Court has postponed the hearing on the missing keys of Puri Jagannath Temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ for two weeks in response to a PIL. The PIL seeks to present the Justice Raghubir Das Commission of Enquiry report in the state Assembly. The State Government requested two weeks to file an affidavit.
