Jagannath Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Odisha High Court interim order dated 12.09.2025 in W.P.(C) No.16824 of 2025, Jagannath Swain v. State of Odisha and others, by Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad: interim restraint on OP-University from taking any action against petitioner pending the writ petition; grievance based on Government order dated 28.05.2025 creating posts with a rider limiting them to direct recruitment only; petitioner with over 16 years of service; interim application I.A. No.9839 of 2025 pressed; notice to opposite parties returnable within four weeks; matter called after service of notice.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection: OP-University restrained from taking any action against the petitioner till next date of hearing; emergent notice issued (learned AGA for OP No.1; learned Panel Counsel Mr. Saswat Das for OP No.2; OP Nos.3 & 4 by speed post with A.D., returnable within four weeks); matter to be called immediately after service of notice.