Biswanath Sahoo v. State of Odisha(Vig.)
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge order of the Orissa High Court (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi, 16.01.2026) disposing of CRLMC No.189 of 2026 filed by Biswanath Sahoo against State of Odisha (Vigilance); challenges rejection (T.R. Case No.34 of 2012, order dated 25.11.2025) by the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar of his request for remaining prosecution papers (SI Nos. I to VIII); Court directs Vigilance Department to supply copies on payment of prescribed cost. Themes: access to prosecution documents, right to fair trial, photocopy charges, voluminous records.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Vigilance Department to supply the copies/documents sought by the Petitioner upon payment of the cost as prescribed by the concerned Department. ¶19