 | HC imposes Rs 5K fine on petitioners over ‘frivolous’ PILAfter going through the record, the bench observed that the gochar land is being used for public benefit by establishing a mega water supply project. |
 | HC directs ASI to start Natamandap repair from todayHowever, while directing ASI to start the work, the bench also asked amicus curiae NK Mohanty to submit a status report on the progress every fortnight. |
 | Orissa HC asks state Home secretary to streamline CE report in NDPS casesWhile fixing January 4, 2024, for further consideration of the matter, Justice Narasingh sought a response in the form of an affidavit from the secretary, the Home Department on the proposed circular. |
 | Orissa High Court imposes Rs 10,000 fine on Moquim againMoquim had also not disclosed correct facts about his assets and liabilities, said BJD leader Debashish Samantara, who lost to Moquim in the election in the Barabati-Cuttack constituency in 2019. |
 | PIL in Orissa High Court to change Parab venueThe district cultural council, like every year, has decided to organise the Parab festival at the government college ground in Koraput’s Landiguda from November 25 to 29. |
 | Orissa HC summons cops over death of youth in custodyThe youth’s mother Basanti Puhan, had sought direction from the state government for Rs 50 lakh as compensation and other exemplary damages for the unnatural death of her son while in police custody. |
 | Orissa HC calls for use of facial biometric system in ATMsThe identity of the person could not be ascertained due to such reason, the IO stated. |
 | Orissa HC adjourns Mangalajodi PIL with queries for petitionerThe state government had filed an affidavit after the court asked it to explore the possibility of the use of solar-operated or battery-operated boats in place of diesel engine-run ones. |
 | HC asks ASI to file fresh affidavit on Natamandap workA monitoring system installed with the help of IIT, Madras had studied the progression of the crack in the beam inside Natamandap. |
| Curb proxy sarpanch menace: Orissa HC to state govtThe court issued the directive while considering a petition filed by Manoj Kumar Mangaraj, gaon saathi of Turechhada village in Chhapria gram panchayat. |
 | Pending proceedings no bar for promotion, says HCIn the instant cases, the vigilance proceedings were initiated several years ago. While charge-sheets were filed, the trial of the proceedings is moving in the snail’s pace. |
 | Orissa HC irked over Natamandap repair delayThe high court has been monitoring the conservation of Natamandap as part of adjudication on a PIL filed by Abhisek Das, a resident of Cuttack in 2016. |
| Orissa HC allows controversial 'activist' to take part in seminar, warns him against spreading hatredJustice Panigrahi set the conditions on a petition filed by Sambalpur-based Radha Sriniwas Sewa Trust. |
 | Odisha HC invalidates new rules for compassionate appointmentWhen the new rule of 2020 came into force, the authorities asked such applicants, whose applications were pending as on that date, to apply afresh under the provisions of the new rules. |
| No coercive action against Jena till Dec 19: Odisha High CourtJena has challenged in his petition the validity of the judicial magistrate’s order on grounds of jurisdiction. |
 | Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh recommended as Orissa High Court CJDuring his practice of 22 years he also served as Additional Advocate General for the state of Bihar since December 2010 till his elevation as a Judge of High Court. |
 | Odisha HC orders release of two persons arrested from courtroom for unruly behaviourThe duo Pravat Kumar Padhi and Duryadhan Sahu were held in contempt of court and taken into custody after using derogatory language and causing obstruction in the course of administration of justice. |
 | Let student appear Sanskrit exam again: Odisha HC to BSEThe single judge bench of Justice A K Mohapatra said the action does not call for any interference by this court at this stage as the Board had acted in terms of their regulation. |
 | Petition on service matters not PIL: Orissa High CourtPetitioner’s counsel Anup Kumar Mohapatra sought direction to disengage the persons who are appointed beyond the age of 65 years violating the resolution. |
 | CBI registers case over fake vehicle accident claim scamThis comes after the Orissa High Court directed local police stations in various districts of the state to hand over the investigation of cases relating to fake motor vehicle accidents claims to the c |
