Ambika Nayak v. State and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Short oral disposal order: writ petition W.P.(C) No.14178 of 2013 (Ambika Nayak v. State of Odisha & Others) declared infructuous because petitioner was reported already appointed for about 10 years; revival permitted through an appropriate application if not appointed. Decided solely on counsel's information; no statute or precedent discussed. Bench: Justice G. Satapathy. Counsel: Ms. P. Mohanty for petitioner (on behalf of Sr. Adv. S.K. Mishra); Mr. M.K. Panda for OP Nos.3 & 4; Mr. B.P. Nayak, AGA.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to revive the writ petition by filing an appropriate application if the petitioner has not been appointed as informed. ¶¶15