This Order dismisses a writ appeal filed with a delay of over 677 days, citing laches and relying on a preceding judgment and its appellate confirmation, thereby refusing to entertain the belated appeal.
Interlocutory Application and writ appeal dismissed; interim order vacated.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.A. No. 200 of 2023
State of Odisha and Others … Appellants Mr. R.N. Mishra, Addl. Govt. Advocate -versus-
Narsingh Behera and Others … Respondents Mr. Bhawani Shankar Tripathy-1, Advocate
CORAM: ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE DR. B.R. SARANGI MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMAN
Order No.
ORDER 10.10.2023
I.A. No.498 of 2023 and W.A. No.200 of 2023
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(DR. B.R. SARANGI) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE
(M.S. RAMAN)
JUDGE
SK Jena/Secy.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SANJAY KUMAR JENA Designation: SECRETARY Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. Date: 12-Oct-2023 13:20:38
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ appeal filed after 677 days of delay should be entertained disregarding the principles of laches and delays.
State of Odisha and Others
Narsingh Behera and Others
Dr. B.R. Sarangi
M.S. Raman
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
