High Court of Odisha

13 judgments

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24 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shoh

The court held contractors liable for negligence causing bridge collapse and loss of life, upheld State's proceedings against them, and denied permanent bail, emphasizing adherence to safety and procedural norms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contractor liability negligence public works bridge collapse

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20 Aug 2022 · M. R. Shah; F. B. Nagyatna · 2022 INSC 617

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed compassionate release of the petitioner under the 1990 Act and 2020 Rules due to deteriorating health and procedural lapses by authorities.

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25 Jul 2022 · Dhananjay Y. Chandrach · 2022 INSC 748
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of arbitration notice and appointment of arbitrator under the contract, allowing the arbitration proceedings to continue.

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25 Jul 2022 · Dr. Dhananjay Bora Chandra

The Supreme Court upheld the validity and enforceability of the arbitration clause under clause 15 of the contract, setting aside the High Court's order quashing arbitration proceedings and allowing the arbitration to continue.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause arbitration agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 clause 15

N Dulal Dhan v. Dibakar Dhan

11 Jul 2022 · A. R. Shah; B. B. Nagar

The Tribunal's ex parte decree was set aside and the case remanded to allow defendants to file pleadings and participate, reaffirming the principle of fair opportunity under administrative law.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex parte decree Central Administrative Tribunal setting aside ex parte order Rule 13 CAT Rules

Sabi Samray v. State of Odisha

20 May 2022 · K. Murari; N. V. Ramana; Hima Kohli
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The Supreme Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on circumstantial evidence and the accused's failure to satisfactorily explain suspicious death under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 106 Indian Evidence Act suspicious death burden of proof circumstantial evidence

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22 Apr 2022 · N. B. Jha; A. S. Padhy; H. K. Mohanty · 2022 INSC 214

The Supreme Court held that an authorized signatory of a company can be held criminally liable under the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonor of cheques if there is clear evidence of knowledge and authorization, affirming the complaint's maintainability and dismissing the petitioner's challenge.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 142 Dishonor of cheque

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22 Apr 2022 · N. B. Jha; A. S. Phukan; Hibo Kohar

The court dismissed the petition alleging misappropriation and dishonor of cheques by the accounting officer due to lack of credible evidence and procedural non-compliance under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Companies Act.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 142 Companies Act

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20 Feb 2022 · M. R. Shah; F. B. Nagyatna

The Supreme Court upheld the grant of compassionate release to the petitioner under the 1990 Act as amended by the 2020 Act, dismissing the State’s appeal and affirming the legal principles governing such relief.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant compassionate release 1990 Act 2020 Amendment health grounds

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11 Dec 2021 · E. A. Shah
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The Odisha High Court held that criminal proceedings cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC without prima facie material and dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIRs alleging abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR prima facie case abuse of process

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11 Nov 2021 · E. A. Shah · 2021 INSC 872
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The Odisha High Court upheld the continuation of criminal proceedings against public officials accused of corruption, ruling that quashing under Section 482 CrPC is inappropriate without manifest absence of prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings inherent jurisdiction abuse of process

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29 Jun 2021 · Dhananjay Woi Chandrachud; R. Subhosh Parddi; S. R. Bhatt · 2021 INSC 312

The Odisha High Court upheld the AICTE directive permitting engineering admissions without physical entrance exams during COVID-19, validating regulatory flexibility under the Odisha Educational Institutions Act, 2007.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant AICTE directive engineering admission COVID-19 pandemic Odisha Educational Institutions Act 2007

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29 Jun 2021 · Dhananjay Mohanty; R. Subhash Pardhi; S. R. Bhatt

The Supreme Court upheld the AICTE's directive permitting engineering institutions to conduct final year exams and issue certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic, dismissing the petition challenging this administrative measure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant AICTE directive Final Year Engineering Certificate Odisha Private Educational Institutions Act, 2007 COVID-19 pandemic