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The Orissa High Court quashed a vigilance case against senior IAS officer Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya, citing a flawed sanction process. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi ruled that essential exculpatory evidence was not presented to the sanctioning authority, undermining the prosecution's legal foundation. The court also noted significant delays in proceedings, leading to the quashing of the cognizance order.

The Orissa High Court has dismissed a three-year-old vigilance case against senior IAS officer Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya. The court cited a flawed sanction process under the anti-corruption law, stating essential evidence was not presented to the sanctioning authority. This procedural infirmity undermined the prosecution's legal foundation, leading to the quashing of the case.

The Orissa High Court has raised serious concerns about delays and procedural errors in anti-corruption cases. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi highlighted these issues while quashing a vigilance case against IAS officer Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya. The court noted that prolonged proceedings at every stage, from investigation to charge framing, are a recurring problem.

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