The Orissa High Court recently bid adieu to its 33rd Chief Justice, Subhasis Talapatra, who concluded his brief 56-day tenure. At a Full Court Reference graced by numerous legal luminaries, Justice Talapatra expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his team and delved into the intricate nature of the judicial role. He underscored the imperative for judges […]
In a landmark judgment, the Orissa High Court has confirmed the conviction of six contractors found guilty of abducting two workers, forcing them into bonded labour, and subsequently committing the heinous act of severing their palms from their wrists. Justices Bibhu Prasad Routray and Chittaranjan Dash, while delivering the judgment, remarked, “In the present, we […]
In a significant development, the Orissa High Court has directed the state government to form a High-Level Committee to oversee the inventory preparation of the ‘Ratna Bhandar‘ (Treasury) of the revered Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri. This directive was issued in response to a plea by BJP leader Samir Mohanty. Mohanty’s plea sought the formation […]
Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, the senior-most puisne Judge of the Orissa High Court, has been officially designated as its Acting Chief Justice. This appointment, set to commence from October 4, 2023, was notified by the Centre in anticipation of the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra, scheduled for October 3, 2023. Justice […]
The Orissa High Court has voiced its concerns over notaries issuing marriage certificates, emphasizing that they are not legally authorized to notarise any declaration of marriage. This sentiment was echoed by a two-judge bench comprising Justices S K Sahoo and S S Mishra. The bench was reviewing a marriage document in relation to a petition […]
Orissa High Court Judge Expresses Discontent Over Division Bench’s Decision In a recent development at the Orissa High Court, Justice Biswanath Rath voiced his concerns over a division bench judgment, which he believes undermines the integrity of the judicial process. The division bench, led by the then Chief Justice S Muralidhar (now retired) and Justice […]
