Baburam Jena v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
On a petition alleging that services were withdrawn via a general order without hearing, the Court held the grievance should first be considered by the opposite parties. A direction was issued to them to take a lawful decision with an opportunity of hearing within six weeks post-lockdown.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to be afforded opportunity of hearing by opposite parties within six weeks; impugned order implementation stayed pending decision.