Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack

Order Date: 6 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Pushpita Mohapatra (appearing through counsel A.P. Das)
  • Respondent: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, represented by its Chairman‑cum‑Managing Director and others
  • The writ petition (WP(C) No.22524 of 2026, CNR No: ODHC010529212026) sought relief against MCL; the petition was limited in prayer.
  • The matter was heard by Justice B.P. Routray on 6 August 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage.
  • Justice B.P. Routray directed the District Judge‑cum‑PTTCBA (O), Jharsuguda, to dispose of the petitioner’s appeal in TC Case No.14 of 2023 within four months of receiving a certified copy of this order along with the writ petition.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued on proper application.

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