writ petitions

The Orissa High Court has directed the state government and State Election Commission to initiate civic elections in Rourkela, pending for over a decade. The court disposed of a petition challenging the delay, stating that the previous tenure has long expired and elections should be held according to law.

The Orissa High Court has directed the State government and the State Election Commission to initiate civic elections in Rourkela, pending for over a decade. The court upheld the upgrade of Rourkela Municipality to a Municipal Corporation, while leaving the decision on election dates to the authorities.

Contests Plea Limiting Writs To Individuals

Refusing to entertain the plea, the first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan dismissed the plea filed by M P Venkatesh, a voter from Perambur constituency.

The Patna High Court has rejected former RJD legislator Ritlal Yadav's plea to be moved from Bhagalpur jail back to Beur jail. Yadav, facing charges of land grabbing, extortion, and money laundering, had challenged the extension of his transfer order. The court dismissed his petition, upholding his continued stay in Bhagalpur prison.

The Orissa High Court has upheld the state government's 2014 notification to declare Rourkela Municipality a corporation and merge nearby villages. This ruling dismisses petitions challenging the inclusion of Scheduled Area villages, deeming the action legally valid and paving the way for long-delayed civic body polls.

In a recent development, the Jharkhand High Court expressed its concerns regarding the Staff Selection Commission's approach to re-administer the Madhyamik Acharya exam for 2,819 candidates. The court highlighted that an FIR should have been lodged to address the alleged irregularities, emphasizing that only those found at fault should be penalized. This raises questions about due process and accountability.