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Indian High Courts Uphold Jail Term and Convert Fine in Separate Cases
The Delhi High Court has upheld a 10-year jail term for a mother of three in an abuse case, while the Orissa High Court converted a man's jail term to a Rs 500 fine in a 1997 adulterated dal case. These rulings highlight varied judicial outcomes in India.

Supreme Court Directs CBSE to Adopt Opt-Out Safeguard for APAAR IDs
The Supreme Court announced it would direct the CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court’s opt-out safeguard for APAAR IDs nationwide, noting that the Centre had accepted the judgment.

Orissa High Court Rules on Pension Loss Due to Absence from Work
The Orissa High Court has issued a ruling on whether an employee can lose their pension due to absence from work, stemming from disciplinary proceedings against a railway employee.
Plea Filed Over 30-Year Delay in PESA Act Implementation in Odisha
Tribal organizations in Odisha have petitioned the Orissa High Court, citing a nearly three-decade delay by the state in enforcing the PESA Act of 1996, which is intended for tribal areas.

Orissa High Court Rules MBA Graduate Cannot Deny Maintenance to Working Wife
The Orissa High Court ruled that an MBA graduate claiming "no income" cannot deny maintenance payments to his working wife, emphasizing that the ability to earn is a factor in such cases.

Orissa High Court Directs State to Pay 12% Interest on Retirement Benefits
The Orissa High Court has ruled that the constitution protects retirement benefits, directing the state to pay 12% interest to a former government worker.

Contractor Locks Public Stadium Over Unpaid Dues, Orissa High Court Orders Immediate Removal
A contractor in India locked a public stadium due to unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1 crore. The Orissa High Court has since ordered the immediate removal of the lock, ensuring public access to the facility.

Orissa High Court Restores Bank Worker's Promotional Dues Post-Retirement
The Orissa High Court ruled that benefits cannot be withdrawn after retirement, leading to the restoration of promotional dues for a bank worker.

83-year-old Indian Widow Wins Legal Battle Against Son to Avoid Homelessness
An 83-year-old widow in India has won a legal battle after the Orissa High Court dismissed her son's appeal, ensuring she will not face homelessness. The court criticized the son's attempt to evict his mother.

Orissa High Court Saves Sarpanch from Ouster Over Rs 40,000 Loan
The Orissa High Court has intervened to prevent the ouster of a Sarpanch (village head) in a case involving a Rs 40,000 loan.

Orissa High Court Slams 'Illegal' Power Cut Over Durga Puja Donation Dispute
The Orissa High Court criticized villagers for an 'illegal' power cut at a man's house, which was reportedly imposed because he refused to pay a Rs 5,000 donation for Durga Puja.

Orissa High Court Approves Bhubaneswar Road Plan, Evictions
The Orissa High Court has greenlighted a major road plan in Bhubaneswar, clearing the way for evictions to proceed with the safety project.

Kerala High Court Sets Aside Bail in POCSO Case, Upholds Survivor's Right to Be Heard
The Kerala High Court has set aside the bail granted in a POCSO case, directing the accused to surrender, emphasizing the survivor's 'right to be heard' in its ruling.

FIR Alone Insufficient for Arms License Cancellation, Rules Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has ruled that an FIR alone is not sufficient grounds to cancel or refuse the renewal of an arms license, setting aside a previous order.

Can’t force adult daughter to stay in touch: Orissa High Court’s warning to mother for filing habeas corpus plea

Lion v. lamb: Why Orissa High Court slammed ‘mighty’ govt for denying pension to retired watchman after 31-year service

Orissa High Court Orders CBSE to Publish Cancelled Class 12 Results
The Orissa High Court has ordered the CBSE to publish the Class 12 results that were previously cancelled due to alleged 'similar answers,' criticizing the board's 'pick and choose' approach.

Orissa High Court Evicts Couple After Mother Alleges Torture
The Orissa High Court has ruled in favor of a 75-year-old woman, evicting her son and daughter-in-law from her house after she alleged torture, raising questions about a son's right to his mother's property.

Indian High Court Condemns Persistent Road Infrastructure Failures
Judges invoked literary references to criticize municipal authorities for neglecting road maintenance, highlighting the severe pothole crisis affecting Cuttack residents.

Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Jagannath Movie Release
The Supreme Court refused to stall the release of the Jagannath movie, stating that courts cannot sit in judgment over art, despite the Orissa high court having previously stayed its release due to concerns about religious faith.

Orissa High Court Rejects Bail Pleas in ASO Paper Leak Case
The Orissa High Court rejected 14 bail pleas in the ASO paper leak case, stating that the incident 'shatters trust in merit'.

Orissa High Court Refuses to Drop Dowry Case Over Bullet Bike Demand
The Orissa High Court declined to dismiss a dowry case against in-laws who allegedly demanded a Bullet motorcycle just 15 days after a marriage.

Orissa High Court Hikes Anganwadi Worker's Alimony to Rs 23 Lakh
The Orissa High Court has significantly increased the alimony awarded to an anganwadi worker, raising it by over three times to Rs 23 lakh, stating that a wife must not live in discomfort.

Orissa High Court Backdates University Worker's Regularisation to 1987
The Orissa High Court has ruled to backdate a university worker's regularisation to 1987, applying the principle of equal treatment.

Orissa High Court Rules Benefits Secured by Fraud Are Void
The Orissa High Court, citing a Supreme Court ruling, stated that any appointment or allotment obtained through fraud is void from its inception and generates no enforceable equities.

Orissa High Court Quashes Dowry Case Citing Prolonged Legal Battle
The Orissa High Court has quashed a dowry case, stating that the long legal battle "worsens bitterness" and consumes valuable judicial time.

Video: Woman Sets Vehicles On Fire Near Orissa High Court
Vehicles caught fire near Orissa High Court after a woman used petrol to ignite flames, police probe underway.

Orissa High Court Grants Relief for Age Discrimination in Job
The Orissa High Court has awarded Rs 5 lakh in relief to a man who was denied a job opportunity due to being considered 'over aged,' ruling in his favor.

Orissa High Court Changes District Court Timings to 7 AM
The Orissa High Court has announced a change in district court timings, with work set to begin at 7 am from April 6.

Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Sambandh Finserve MD in Rs 100 Crore Fraud Case
The Orissa High Court refused bail to the Managing Director of Sambandh Finserve, citing that 'liberty is not absolute' in a significant Rs 100 crore fraud case.

Orissa High Court Orders Accused to Buy Library Books
The Orissa High Court has ordered an accused individual to purchase library books as a condition, following an arrest warrant issued due to the lawyer's silence in the case.

Orissa High Court says Hindu ‘mutt’ a judicial persona with legal rights, settles decades-old Puri land row
The Orissa High Court has ruled that a Hindu 'mutt' (monastery) is a judicial persona with legal rights, thereby settling a decades-old land dispute in Puri.

‘All sacrifices of work culminate in knowledge’: Orissa High Court invokes Bhagavad Gita, orders peon’s promotion

Breadwinner lost to bus crash: Orissa High Court upholds Rs 61.44 lakh payout to kin; secures Rs 10 lakh FD for minor daughter
The Orissa High Court has upheld a significant payout of Rs 61.44 lakh to the family of a breadwinner lost in a bus crash, also securing a Rs 10 lakh fixed deposit for the minor daughter.

‘A band of robbers’: Why Orissa High Court quoted Alice in Wonderland to slam govt’s 23-year battle against SC employee
The Orissa High Court in India has strongly criticized the government's prolonged 23-year legal battle against a Supreme Court employee, quoting 'Alice in Wonderland' to describe the situation.

Justice S. Muralidhar on Constitutional Thinking at 'Justice Unplugged 2026'
Former Orissa High Court Chief Justice S. Muralidhar stated at 'The Hindu Justice Unplugged 2026' that Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behavior, emphasizing that change comes from the social milieu.

Orissa High Court Orders Compensation for Arrest on Forged Warrant
The Orissa High Court has ordered a compensation of Rs 30,000 and a probe after a man was arrested based on a 'forged' warrant.

SC Directs CBSE to Implement Orissa HC Verdict on APAAR Consent Forms
The Supreme Court is set to direct the CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court's verdict regarding APAAR consent forms across the entire country.

SC Upholds Stay on Animated Movie, Clears Post-Rath Yatra Release
The Supreme Court has upheld a temporary stay on an animated movie related to Rath Yatra but modified the Orissa high court's order to permit its nationwide release on or after July 28, following the festival.

Orissa High Court Affirms University Autonomy Against Government Interference
The Orissa High Court invoked global philosophers to emphasize that universities are autonomous bodies and not mere departments of the government, asserting their independence.

Orissa High Court Allows Minor Rape Survivor to Opt Against Abortion of 31-Week Pregnancy
The Orissa High Court has granted permission to a minor rape survivor, who was kidnapped twice, to choose against aborting her 31-week pregnancy, citing 'high risk' factors.

Orissa High Court upholds removal of Bank of Baroda officer
The Orissa High Court in India has upheld the removal of a Bank of Baroda officer, citing Kahlil Gibran's philosophy on work. The court's decision reinforces disciplinary actions against the officer.

Orissa High Court Slams UCO Bank for Denying Regularization to Sweeper
The Orissa High Court has criticized UCO Bank for maintaining "exploitative" terms for 20 years and denying regularization to one of its long-serving sweepers.

Orissa High Court Criticizes CBSE for Cancelling Student's Result Without Malpractice Proof
The Orissa High Court has reportedly slammed the CBSE for cancelling a Class 12 student's examination result, citing a lack of evidence for alleged malpractice.

Orissa High Court Upholds Maternity Leave for Guest Faculty
The Orissa High Court has ruled that motherhood is not dependent on the nature of employment, criticizing the denial of maternity leave to guest faculty.

Orissa High Court Orders Official to Pay Fine for 'Criminal' Delay in Pay Revision Plea
The Orissa High Court has ordered a government official to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh (100,000 Indian Rupees) due to a 'criminal' delay in processing a pay revision plea.

Indian High Court Rules Elderly Father Entitled to Security and Dignity After Eviction by Son
The Orissa High Court has ruled in favor of an 86-year-old father who was evicted by his son, asserting his right to 'security and dignity' in his own home.

‘Gross negligence’: 24 years after toddler’s death, Orissa High Court upholds conviction of ‘unqualified’ medical doctor

Orissa High Court Declares Judicial Orders Without Proper Roster Assignment 'Illegal'
The Orissa High Court has ruled that any judicial order issued without proper roster assignment is considered 'illegal', emphasizing the importance of correct procedural allocation in the judiciary.

Orissa High Court Quashes Pay Recovery Order Against Retired Employee Without Hearing
The Orissa High Court has overturned an order to recover pay from a retired employee, emphasizing the principle of natural justice by stating that even 'God heard Adam and Eve' before judgment.

Orissa High Court Refuses to Reinstate CISF Constable After Rourkela Steel Plant Security Breach
The Orissa High Court declined to intervene on behalf of a CISF constable who was dismissed for allowing unauthorized vehicles into the Rourkela Steel Plant, citing a security breach.

Orissa High Court dismisses plea over ‘police harassment’ after man’s argument with gym owner leads to bad Google review
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a plea alleging police harassment, which stemmed from a man's argument with a gym owner that led to a negative Google review.

Orissa High Court Rules on Teacher's Termination After 7-Year Absence
The Orissa High Court has delivered a ruling on whether a teacher who abandoned their duties for seven years can seek relief after being terminated from their position.

Orissa High Court Rejects 50-Year-Old Claim Over Anandpur Temple Land
The Orissa High Court rejected a 50-year-old claim over Anandpur temple land, ruling in favor of public deities against a trustee.