High Court of Orissa
21 judgments
Prapulla Vasu v. Sribhati Lantirata
The Supreme Court upheld the petitioner's right to an equal share in ancestral property under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, overruling prior partitions that excluded female heirs.
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The Supreme Court held that the Odisha Handloom and Handicrafts Development Cooperative Society must grant pension benefits to its members in accordance with statutory provisions, rejecting arbitrary denial or limitation.
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The Supreme Court held that pension benefits under the Odisha Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Act are statutory rights of eligible weavers and artisans, directing their fair and non-discriminatory implementation.
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The court upheld the High Court's directives mandating the State Government to pay fixed daily wages and increments to domestic workers, emphasizing enforcement of labor rights and timely payment.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Bar Council of India's refusal to recognize a non-approved law degree and denied registration of the respondent as an advocate, affirming the statutory authority under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961.
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The court held that land acquisition must comply with statutory procedures and recognized the petitioner company as a public company entitled to protections, directing review and corrective measures in acquisition and administrative actions.
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The court upheld compensation awards under the Odisha Land Acquisition Act, rejecting claims for additional enhancement and interest, and held that the 2013 Act does not apply retrospectively.
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The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the appellant under the NDPS Act due to insufficient evidence of possession and trafficking, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, affirming that the mandatory presumption against possession can only be rebutted by clear evidence, which the appellant failed to provide.
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Governor's notification declaring a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule, affirming the authority to protect tribal interests without specific legislative enactment.
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Article 323-O and administrative tribunals' powers while affirming the preservation of judicial review and procedural fairness.
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The Supreme Court upholds the constitutional validity of Section 323-O of the Odisha Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985, limiting the tribunal's power to grant interim relief in departmental proceedings and affirming the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction.
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The Orissa High Court affirmed the entitlement of household workers employed by the Odisha Government to daily wages of Rs. 533 and statutory benefits, directing strict compliance with government orders and labor laws.
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The Supreme Court clarified the constitutional scope of 'local authority' under Article 243 and held that professional tax can only be levied on constitutionally recognized local bodies, striking down tax imposition beyond this scope.
Sudhir Ranjan Patra (Dead) v. Himanshu Prashakar Srichandan
The court upheld interim restraining orders and ex parte decrees, denying petitioners permission to file written statements, emphasizing the balance between procedural discipline and substantive justice.
Sudhir Ranjan Patra (Dead) v. Himanshu Prashakar Srichandan
The court upheld the setting aside of ex parte orders and refused permission to respondents to file affidavits in execution proceedings, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent delay and ensure fair hearing.
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The Supreme Court held that claimants in motor accident cases are entitled to interest on compensation from the date of accident till payment, setting aside the High Court's denial of interest.
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The Supreme Court upheld the compensation and interest awarded in a motor accident claim, affirming the application of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1923 principles for calculating just compensation.
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The Supreme Court upheld the requirement for public institutions to comply with judicial payment orders under contracts, dismissing the petitioner’s additional claims but directing full payment after proper accounting.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Orissa High Court's order dismissing the petitioner's claim for additional payments under a contract with UAHCR, affirming that payments made as per contract terms are binding and no further relief was warranted.