Bharati Sahu v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Odisha High Court writ petition disposed at admission stage; eviction proceedings by Tahasildar, Tumudibandha challenged for lack of opportunity of hearing and use of a general notice; court directed Tahasildar (Opposite Party No.3) to grant hearing and decide in accordance with law within six weeks; interim restraint on eviction till decision; petitioner Bharati Sahu; opposite parties State of Odisha and others; counsel L. Pradhan (petitioner), T.K. Dash A.G.A. (State); decided 12.05.2026 by Justice B. P. Routray.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Tahasildar, Tumudibandha (Opposite Party No.3) to grant the Petitioner due opportunity of hearing and decide in accordance with law within six weeks; no eviction from the case land until such decision is taken. ¶14