Jogeswar Mahanta v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged his disengagement from the post of GRS by the Collector as illegal and arbitrary due to lack of hearing. The Court found no infirmity in the Collector's action considering the petitioner's arrest and detention for over a year and granted liberty to approach the Collector in case of future acquittal.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted liberty to approach the Collector for reconsideration of his posting in case of acquittal.