Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi Archives

‘Unnecessarily created controversy & demeaned the prestige of award’; Orissa HC imposes 10k cost on doctor and Odia litterateur, claiming his entitlement to Padma Shri

The Doctor alleged that the respondent and he have the same name- Antaryami Mishra, and following the same, the respondent impersonated him and fraudulently secured the Padma Shri Award in 2023.

Case Briefs High Courts

Nepal Student’s Death at KIIT | Orissa HC grants interim relief, stays NHRC proceedings

On 16-02-2025, the deceased victim was found dead in her room on the premises of KIIT.

Case Briefs High Courts

Impersonation for Padma Shri Award | Orissa HC directs Doctor & Journalist with same name to produce relevant materials to substantiate claims for recognition

The petitioner alleged that the respondent and him have the same name- Antaryami Mishra, and following the same, the respondent impersonated the petitioner and fraudulently secured the Padma Shri Award in 2023.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Suppression of criminal antecedents & failure to disclose pending FIRs has significant consequences’: Orissa HC upholds cancellation of candidature for Junior Overman post

“The role of a writ court to interfere with the discretionary power of the appointing authority is necessarily limited. This discretion, however, must be exercised judiciously, with due regard to the principles of fairness, proportionality, and the objectives of public service. The authority retains the prerogative to evaluate a candidate’s fitness/ including instances of prior criminal antecedents or suppression of information.”