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Orissa High Court
Odisha jail superintendent arrested over alleged forgery after prisoner’s escape
The superintendent of Choudwar Circle Jail in Odisha was arrested for allegedly forging official records to conceal his absence during a 2025 prison escape.
828 CCTV cameras non-functional at Odisha’s police stations, outposts
Hundreds of CCTV cameras in Odisha police stations and outposts are currently non-functional, prompting a request for emergency funding to restore surveillance.
Graham Staines murder case: Rejected convict Dara Singh’s remission plea, Odisha tells Supreme Court
The Odisha government informed the Supreme Court that it has rejected the remission plea of Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Graham Staines and his sons.
HC orders reinstatement of Odisha judge who resigned over autistic son’s care
The Orissa High Court ordered the reinstatement of a judicial officer whose resignation was deemed involuntary due to circumstances involving her child's medical needs.
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea regarding animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration challenging the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, ruling that its earlier order permitted release after the Rath Yatra to balance religious sensitivities with freedom of expression.