Orissa High Court News
Orissa High Court restores biological father’s visitation rights, holding that every child is entitled to love and affection of both parents.
Read Full ArticleOrissa HC orders Railways to pay ₹9.23 lakh compensation in 19-year-old death claim, slams administration for delay & upholds strict liability.
Orissa HC slams illegal cow slaughter despite 1960 ban; orders State to appoint competent authority within 3 weeks for law’s full enforcement.
Orissa HC grants bail in missile leak case, citing violation of the accused’s right to speedy trial after nearly 4 years of custody without conclusion.
Orissa High Court upholds divorce as wife’s derogatory remarks over husband’s disability amount to mental cruelty.
Orissa HC rules POCSO Act can’t criminalize consensual adolescent relationships; calls for nuanced, non-mechanical application of the law.
SC: Courts must not interfere with bank guarantees unless there’s fraud or irretrievable injustice; arbitration to decide current JSPL-Bansal Infra dispute.
Orissa High Court quashes service tax demand on practising advocate, citing exemption rules and warning against harassment of legal professionals.
SC Collegium recommends transfer of 7 HC judges, including 4 from Karnataka, to promote inclusivity and strengthen administration of justice.
Orissa HC orders release of ₹15 lakh seized in fraud case, stating idle cash harms economy; issues guidelines for seized property handling.
Orissa HC grants divorce in a decade-old dispute, citing desertion under Hindu Marriage Act as no effort was made for restitution of conjugal rights.
Orissa HC quashes rape charges, ruling that failed relationships based on a ‘false promise of marriage’ shouldn’t be criminalized, emphasizing women’s autonomy.
Orissa High Court clarifies that personal appearance can be exempted under Section 205 CrPC in SC/ST Act cases to prevent unnecessary harassment.
Union Law Minister announces appointment of Chief Justices for six High Courts, marking significant judicial leadership updates across the nation.
The Orissa High Court has directed all the doctors of the State to write the post-mortem report and prescription in capital letter or in legible handwriting. The direction was passed after noting that...
A petition before the NCW seeks suo motu action against misuse of Grok AI on X to create and circulate non-consensual obscene images of women.
03 January, 2026 09:16 PM
Madras High Court refuses to stop Parasakthi release, finds no prima facie copyright infringement, cites delay, balance of convenience, and damages as remedy.
03 January, 2026 08:37 PM
Supreme Court rules that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off must be treated as open category from the first stage itself.
03 January, 2026 10:39 PM
Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
04 January, 2026 12:48 AM
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction to Britannia Industries in ‘Little Hearts’ trademark dispute, restrains infringers and orders Amazon to delist products.
03 January, 2026 11:29 PM
Madras High Court seeks DGCA’s response on whether IndiGo’s exemption from pilot fatigue norms will be extended, raising concerns over safety and compliance.
03 January, 2026 08:14 PM
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![Calling Husband ‘Kempa, Nikhatu’ Constitutes Mental Cruelty: Orissa HC Upholds Divorce Decree [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_5892_Calling_Husband.webp)
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![SC Collegium recommends transfer of four Karnataka HC judges [Read Statement]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_5291_SC_Collegium_recommends.webp)
![Orissa HC: Keeping Seized Cash Idle Serves No Purpose, Orders ₹15 Lakh Release in Fraud Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_3488_Orissa_HC_Keeping_Seized_Cash.webp)
![No effort made by either party for restitution if conjugal rights; Orissa HC grants divorce in a decade old marital dispute [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/03/lj_9497_Hindu_Marriage_Act.jpg)
![Orissa High Court questions criminalisation of sex on ‘False Promise of Marriage,’ emphasizes women’s autonomy [Read Petition]](/secure/uploads/2025/02/lj_5221_Orissa_High_Court_criminalisation.webp)
![Orissa High Court clarifies personal appearance rules in SC/ST Act cases [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/01/lj_2656_Orissa_High_Court_clarifies.webp)
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