ORISSA HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SWARNALATA DEI V/S DR. N. THIRUMALA NAIK, IAS AND ANR

CUTTACK, India, May 26 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on April 24:

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. Pursuant to order dt.16.04.2026, learned Addl. Govt. Advocate on instruction contended that the Government is contemplating to file a Writ Appeal against order dt.10.09.2025. It is accordingly contended that since the State is contemplating to file a Writ Appeal, order passed by this Court on 10.09.2025 cannot be implemented.

4. Mr. B. Routray, learned Sr. Counsel appearing for the Petitioner placing reliance on the decision of the Apex Court in the case of Israr Ahmad Khan Vs. Amarnath Prasad & Others, Contempt Petition (Civil) No.5 of 2026 decided ...