Can a High Court’s Power Under Section 11 Be Confined to Prima Facie Existence of an Arbitration Agreement?

The Orissa High Court reaffirms that, under Section 11(6)/(6-A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, its role is confined

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August 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a third-party purchaser be impleaded in probate proceedings under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC?

Yes – the Orissa High Court affirmed that a purchaser named in a registered sale deed holds sufficient interest to

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August 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court grant interim transit bail pending the petitioner availing remedy in the jurisdictional court?

Orissa High Court affirms established practice by granting temporary protection until statutory remedies are availed, offering persuasive authority for transit‐bail

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August 20, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court Exercise Its Inherent Power to Correct Clerical Errors in Its Orders?

Orissa High Court reaffirms its authority to rectify ministerial mistakes in judicial orders, guiding future correction applications   Summary Category

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August 20, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Contempt Petition Be Dropped Solely on a Contemnors’ Submission of Compliance

Orissa High Court holds that an uncontested assertion of compliance suffices to dispose of a contempt petition, reaffirming existing practice

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August 20, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does a Bona Fide Mistake of Forum Justify Condonation of Delay under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963?

Clarifying that delayed appeals filed after a genuine wrong‐forum petition must be entertained without limitation objections, reaffirming the protective scope

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August 20, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is a Writ Petition Maintainable Against an Eviction Order When a Statutory Appeal Under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act Is Available?

The Orissa High Court affirmed that where an appeal remedy under Section 12(1) of the Odisha Public Lands Encroachment (Prevention,

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August 20, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is a writ petition challenging an encroachment show-cause notice premature without filing a statutory reply?

High Court affirms requirement to exhaust statutory remedies before invoking writ jurisdiction, directing petitioners to file replies and restraining coercive

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a petitioner withdraw a CRLMC with liberty to file a fresh application?

The Orissa High Court permits procedural flexibility by allowing withdrawal of a criminal miscellaneous petition and re-filing, reaffirming existing practice

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can High Courts Interfere with Eviction Notices under the O.P.L.E. Act When a Statutory Appeal Exists?

Upholding Existing Precedent That Section 12(1) O.P.L.E. Act Appeals Must Be Exhausted Before Invoking Writ Jurisdiction; Binding on Odisha’s Subordinate

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does indefinite administrative delay violate the right to speedy justice under Article 21, warranting judicial mandamus?

Orissa High Court directs government authorities to decide pending housing applications within eight weeks, reaffirming the High Court’s power under

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court Permit Withdrawal of a Writ Petition with Liberty to File a Better Petition?

Reaffirmation of Discretionary Power to Allow Withdrawal of WP(C) with Leave to Refile   Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22467/2025

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court