Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 29 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Managing Committee of Fakir Mohan High School (Appellant) represented by M.K. Sahoo vs. State of Odisha & others (Respondents) represented by P.K. Panda, ASC.
- The appellant sought modification of the High Court order dated 27‑03‑2025 which dismissed its appeal on the ground of delay.
- The appellant argued that similar appeals dismissed on delay (FAO No.338 of 2022, orders dated 30‑04‑2025 and 13‑11‑2025) were later interfered with by the Supreme Court in Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 17559 of 2026, which held the matters were covered by FAO No.509 of 2014.
- The respondent contended that the modification application was not maintainable and should be challenged before the Supreme Court.
- The Court examined the Supreme Court’s observations and found that the earlier order required modification.
Final Outcome
- The Court modified the order dated 27‑03‑2025, condoning the delay in filing the appeal.
- It imposed a cost of Rs 7,000 to be deposited with the Juvenile Justice Fund managed by the Member Secretary, Odisha State Legal Services Authorities, by 31‑07‑2026.
- The interim application is disposed, and the appeal is directed to the assigned bench for further hearing.
Topics: Judicial Order, Education Law