Sudarsan Sahoo v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
Odisha High Court PIL writ on promotion of boxing sport; judicial review limits under Article 226 Constitution of India on state policy of selecting sports for promotion; executive function vs courts on talent scouting; Annual Talent Scouting Programme; Sports Hostel vacant 'Boxing' seats; State affidavit declaring 15 candidates disqualified; petition disposed with observation to opposite parties 1 and 2 to decide within three months; decision dated 12.03.2024.
What did the court decide?
No directional relief granted. Writ petition disposed of with an observation that opposite parties No.1 and 2 earnestly take up and decide the issues raised concerning Boxing (inclusion in the Annual Talent Scouting Programme) within three months from receipt/production of the certified copy of the order; an urgent certified copy of the order is to be issued as per rules.