Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda, Associate Professor (Microbiology) at V.S.S Institute of Medical Science & Research (VIMSAR), Burla.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha represented by Commissioner‑cum‑Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department; Director, Medical Education and Training; Director, Health Services; Director, V.S.S Institute of Medical Science & Research, Burla; Dean & Principal, V.S.S Institute of Medical Science & Research, Burla.
- Writ petition W.P.(C) No.17989 of 2026 challenged Clause 9(1) and (2) of resolution No. HFW‑MEI‑MISC‑0007‑2019‑8967/H dated 25‑04‑2022 and notice No. 235/Director, VIMSAR dated 19‑05‑2026, seeking direction to remain in the Associate Professor post in Microbiology until it is filled by regular promotion.
- The petitioner later filed a memo indicating intention to withdraw the writ and to file a fresh application with more detailed particulars.
Final Outcome
- The Court, comprising Justice Savitri Ratho and Justice V. Narasingh, disposed of the writ application as withdrawn, granting the petitioner liberty to file a new application.
- An urgent certified copy of the order was directed to be issued on proper application.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Academic Employment