The High Court of Orissa dismissed a writ petition seeking intervention in an already concluded Municipal Election, deeming it not inclined to entertain the matter at this stage while keeping the legal point open for future proceedings.
The writ petition was dismissed and the point raised was kept open.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.5318 of 2022
Gouri Das & Ors.
…. Petitioner(s) Mr. B. Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
…. Opposite Party(s)
Mr. U.K. Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel Mr. B. Routray, Sr. Adv. being assisted by Ms. M. Panda, Advocate
CORAM: JUSTICE BISWANATH RATH ORDER 25.03.2022
Order No.
1. Since the Municipal Election involved herein is already over, this Court is not inclined to entertain the writ petition at this stage, which is, hereby, dismissed. Point raised herein is kept open and if the Petitioner is so advised, may raise such point in appropriate proceeding.
(Biswanath Rath) Judge
Ayaskanta Jena
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition regarding the Municipal Election should be entertained when the election is over.
Gouri Das
State of Odisha
Biswanath Rath
Ayaskanta Jena
As recorded by the court registry
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