Sanctity Of Marriage Not Served By Saving It Legally When Relationship Is Substantially Eroded: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that merely saving the legal form of marriage is meaningless and does not uphold the sanctity of marriage when the conjugal relationship between a married couple has been substantially eroded. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 115]While affirming the order of a Family Court granting divorce to a couple, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice...

S.19 JJ Act | Children's Court Must Assess Need For Trial Of Juvenile As Adult Notwithstanding Juvenile Board's Report: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that it is mandatory on the part of a Children's Court to independently assess, irrespective of the report of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), the need for treating a juvenile accused as an adult for the purpose of trial, and any omission in this respect vitiates not only the trial but also the order of conviction. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 114]Shedding light on the...

Orissa High Court Bar Association To Hold Peaceful March, Abstain From Work Over Non-Appointment Of Judges

The Orissa High Court Bar Association (OHCBA) has passed a resolution to hold a “peaceful march” to the Governor's residence on October 01 (Thursday) over non-appointment of Judges to the High Court.The OHCBA had held a General Body Meeting on September 22, in which it was decided to hold a march to the Lok Bhawan (Governor's House) from Bhubaneswar Club on October 01 to register...

Victim Can't Introduce Evidence At Trial Which Is Not Included In Chargesheet By Prosecution: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that a victim in a criminal case cannot be permitted to introduce an evidence/material at the stage of trial which was not included in the charge-sheet by the prosecution. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 113]While highlighting procedural silence regarding the same and need for safeguarding rights of accused, the Bench of Justice V. Narasingh observed–“Though it is...

Acid Attack On Lawyer: Orissa High Court Orders In-Camera Trial, Rejects Accused's Transfer Plea Over 'Scary Atmosphere' Created By Bar

The Orissa High Court has recently rejected a petition filed by two accused persons who had sought for transfer of an ongoing trial against them relating to a 2024 acid attack case on a 64-year-old lawyer on the ground of repeated obstruction in the proceedings and non-cooperation of Advocates of the local Bar. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 112]While turning down the request to transfer the case, the...

Orissa High Court Alters Murder Conviction Of 72-Yr-Old To Culpable Homicide, Applies 'Transfer Of Malice' Rule

The Orissa High Court has recently modified a Sessions Court's order convicting a man for commission of murder of his sister-in-law in 2008 by altering the same to one for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 111]For partially upholding the guilt of the appellant, the Bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak (now transferred) and Justice Sashikanta Mishra applied...

Orissa High Court Quashes Medical Board's Report Excluding NEET-UG Candidate With Thalassemia From Disability Quota

Medical Board's opinion that Thalassemia does not impact functional ability can't discard candidate's disability claim, the Court said.

Orissa High Court Reinstates Judge, Says Resignation Over Lack Of Medical Facilities For Autistic Son Was 'Not Voluntary'

The Orissa High Court has ordered reinstatement of a female Judicial Officer who was relieved from service by the Government in January 2023 even after urging the High Court on the administrative side to not accept her resignation letter, which she sent earlier citing lack of therapy facilities for her autistic child at the then place of posting. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 109] A Division Bench...

'Basis Washed Away': Orissa High Court Directs Reconsideration Of Judge's Adverse Service Record

The Orissa High Court has allowed the writ petition filed by its former Registrar (Judicial) seeking to expunge adverse remarks recorded by the then Chief Justice in his annual Confidential Character Roll (CCR) basing upon serious charges levelled against him in a disciplinary proceeding. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 108]The Division Bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Sibo Sankar...

'Should Have Been Posted Here Years Ago': Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak Bids Adieu To Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court held a Full Court reference on Friday (September 11) to bid farewell to its senior-most Judge Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak upon his transfer to the Gujarat High Court. The meeting was chaired by Chief Justice Harish Tandon and was attended by all the Judges of the High Court, along with members of the Bar and the Registry.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice Harish...

Orissa High Court Rejects Challenge To Appointment Of Deputy Chief Ministers, Calls It 'Mere Descriptive' Post With No Superior Privilege

The Orissa High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in the State, by observing that the post is “merely descriptive” and its incumbent does not enjoy superior constitutional power over other members of the Council of Ministers. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 107]While clarifying the ceremonial purpose of the designation,...

S.262(1) BNSS | Not Mandatory To Wait 60 Days For Framing Charge But 'Reasonable Interval' Be Given For Seeking Discharge: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has ruled that the sixty-days period provided to accused for filing discharge application under Section 262(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is not a rigid or non-negotiable “moratorium” and that trial court may proceed to frame charge after allowing a “reasonable interval” to elapse after supply of police papers to accused under Section 230 of...