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|20 February 2026
High Court of Orissa Judgments
Recent judgments and landmark decisions from the High Court of Orissa. AI-powered summaries for quick understanding.
Friday, 20 February 2026
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Summary
Khagendra Naik challenged an order from the Additional Commissioner regarding the recording of land he purchased, which was reduced in area during settlement operations. The petitioner argued that the order was erroneous as it did not reflect the full area of land he bought. The court found that the reduction was due to the vendor selling more land than he owned and that a civil suit regarding part of the land was pending. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ application, upholding the Additional Commissioner's order.
Read moreland dispute
settlement operations
civil suit
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Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
Summary
The case involves an application for bail by Lebe @ Benje Majhi and another against the State of Odisha. The appellants sought to change their legal representation, allowing Mr. Suryakanta Dwibedi to act on their behalf. The court granted this request and scheduled the matter for further hearing in three weeks. The decision reflects the procedural aspect of legal representation in criminal matters.
Read moreBail
Legal Representation
Criminal Procedure
Summary
The case involves Ranjita Behera and others seeking an extension for the surrender of two petitioners as per a previous court order. The petitioners argued that they were unable to comply with the surrender date, while one petitioner had already surrendered and was granted bail. The court allowed the extension for the surrender of the remaining petitioners, requiring them to comply within 15 days. This decision emphasizes the court's flexibility in managing compliance with its orders.
Read moreBail
Surrender
Extension
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RP
R.K. Pattanaik
Civil
Orissa HC Allows Name Amendments in Claim Petition in Divisional Manager vs Mahammad Julfukar Alli
Summary
The case involves an application for correcting the names of the respondents in a claim petition, which were found to be inconsistent with the names on their Aadhar cards. The learned 3rd Additional District Judge-cum-4th MACT, Cuttack had previously allowed the amendment of names on 20.05.2025. The High Court of Orissa, presided by Justice Savitri Ratho, is addressing the procedural aspects of this amendment in the present appeal. The matter is set for further hearing on 27.02.2026.
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Amendment
Claim Petition
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Summary
The case involves Sankar Purusottam Sethi and another appellant against the State of Odisha. The court addressed the issue of representation, as the appellants failed to appear for multiple hearings. Consequently, the court appointed an Amicus Curiae to assist in the matter. The case is scheduled for further listing on March 20, 2026.
Read moreAmicus Curiae
Representation
High Court
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Hon'ble Mr. Justice Murahari Sri Raman
Summary
Umesh Chandra Swain was convicted by the Special Judge (Vigilance) for various offences under the P.C. Act and IPC, receiving a three-year sentence and a fine. He appealed against the conviction and sought bail during the appeal process. The High Court of Orissa granted him bail pending the appeal, allowing him to surrender before the trial court. The court also scheduled further hearings regarding the stay of the conviction and fine realization.
Read moreVigilance
P.C. Act
IPC
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