In a writ petition seeking direction to re-engage the petitioner as a lecturer, the Orissa High Court dismissed the matter as it suffered from significant delay and laches, noting the cause of action dated 2013 and the petition filed in 2022.
Writ petition dismissed as it suffers from delay and laches.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P. (C) No. 30377 of 2022
Ramesh Chandra Patra
….. Petitioner Mr. K.K. Pahil, Adv.
Vs.
State of Odisha and others ….. Opposite Parties State Counsel
CORAM:
DR. JUSTICE B.R. SARANGI
ORDER
30.11.2022
Order No. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
Ashok
(DR. B.R. SARANGI) JUDGE
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking direction to re-engage the petitioner as a lecturer fell within the Court's jurisdiction despite significant delay and laches?
Whether the writ petition suffering from delay of nearly a decade could be entertained?
Ramesh Chandra Patra
State of Odisha
B.R. Sarangi
As recorded by the court registry
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