Can Authorities Override Contract Renewal Guidelines for Women Self Help Groups by Open Advertisement? Orissa High Court Reaffirms Binding Nature of Administrative Guidelines

The Orissa High Court held that the 2018 Guidelines governing the selection and renewal of contracts for Women Self Help

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October 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can Authorities Depart From Non-Statutory Guidelines When Renewing Government Contracts for Social Welfare Schemes? Reaffirmation That Administrative Discretion Is Circumscribed by Binding Guidelines and Procedures

The Orissa High Court clarified that in the absence of statutory provisions, duly issued non-statutory administrative guidelines—such as the 2018

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October 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Failure to Issue Proper Notice Before Passing a Quasi-Judicial Order Violate Principles of Natural Justice?

The court unequivocally held that passing an order without issuance and service of notice on the concerned party violates the

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October 25, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Absence of Privity of Contract Prevent a Statutory Authority from Enforcing Demurrage Liability Against a Third Party? – Orissa High Court Reaffirms Contract Law Doctrine as Binding Authority

Orissa High Court holds that a statutory port trust cannot enforce demurrage charges against a party who is not privy

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October 24, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is a Suit for Injunction by a Plaintiff Not Claiming Title Maintainable Against a “Stranger” Defendant When the True Owner Is Not Made a Party?

The Orissa High Court has reaffirmed that where a plaintiff in peaceful possession of property seeks an injunction against a

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October 24, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can Government Medical Officers Be Denied NOC for Pursuing Fellowships at Recognized Institutions? Precedent Clarification on Administrative Discretion and Undertaking-Based Relief

Orissa High Court holds that administrative decisions refusing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) are subject to judicial review where no public

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October 24, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Is Prior Sanction under Section 197 CrPC Mandatory for Prosecuting Public Servants? — Reaffirmation of the “Reasonable Nexus” Test as Binding Authority

The Orissa High Court reaffirms Supreme Court precedents clarifying that courts must insist on prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is Statutory Compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989 Payable Regardless of Tribunal’s Previous Denial?

The Orissa High Court held that compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989, must be awarded where statutory

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Past Service Rendered in Job Contract Establishments Qualify for Pensionary Benefits for State of Odisha Employees? — Orissa High Court Reaffirms Prevailing Legal Position

The Orissa High Court, applying recent binding precedents of a Division Bench and the Supreme Court, reaffirms that prior service

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

To What Extent Must Banks Return Pledged Gold to Borrowers When Auction Procedures Are Challenged? (Precedent-Setting Authority Clarifies Bank Obligations on Restoration, Valuation, and Appropriation After Quashed Sale)

The Orissa High Court has clarified the obligations of banks regarding restoration or compensation to borrowers when an auction of

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Sub-Registrar Lawfully Refuse to Receive Property Deeds for Registration Based on Anticipated Future Land Use or Executive Instructions? – Orissa High Court Upholds Statutory Rights and Clarifies Limits

The Orissa High Court reaffirms that Sub-Registrars have a statutory obligation under the Registration Act, 1908 to receive documents presented

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Clarifies and Upholds Limited Scope of Judicial Review; Reinforces Precedent on High Court Non-Interference under Articles 226/227

The Orissa High Court reaffirms that High Court jurisdiction under Articles 226/227 does not extend to re-appreciation of statutory eviction

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court