Bibek Bali v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court writ petition W.P.(C) No.5000 of 2026 (Bibek Bali v. State of Odisha & Ors.), order dated 20.02.2026, coram Justice B.P. Routray. Eviction proceedings by Tahasildar, Kujang challenged for want of opportunity of hearing; petition disposed of at admission with directions to grant hearing and decide per law within six weeks; interim bar on eviction from case land pending decision. No statutes or precedents cited; no monetary quantum.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Tahasildar, Kujang (O.P.No.4) to grant the Petitioner due opportunity of hearing and take a decision in accordance with law within six weeks of receipt of certified copy of the order along with a copy of the writ petition; interim protection that the Petitioner may not be evicted from the case land until such decision is taken. ¶16