UPDATE CASE LIBRARY OF PILS WITH NEW NUMBERS FROM 2023 TO AUGUST 2026

WPC PIL 19827/2017 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF VIOLATION OF

ARTICLE 21 AND VIOLATION OF AIS RULES OF CADRE OFFICERS OF KALAHANDI LIKE SP AND DISTRICT

MAGISTRATE WHO FACILITATE BUTCHERY OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS ON PUBLIC STREET AND PUBLIC

GAZE AND SEEKING STRICT ACTION BY THE HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA FOR STOPPAGE OF

ANIMAL SACRIFICE IN CHHATAR JATRA AT BHAWANIPATNA DISTRICT KALAHANDI ODISHA

SEE CASE LIBRARY OF PILS WITH NEW NUMBERS FROM 2020 TO AUGUST 2023

SEE # LEGAL_AWARENESS IN 2026 ITEM 100 EXTRACT OF EMAIL DATED 17 08 2026 TO HON’BLE CJI ETC REGARDING WILLFUL INACTION BY BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA ORISSA STATE BAR COUNCIL AND REGISTRY OF SUPREME COURT IN THE MATTER OF MISCONDUCT OF AORS OF ODISHA GOVT IN SUPREME COURT

WPC PIL 30556/2021 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF ILLEGAL COW

CHALLAN/TRANSPORT BOTH INTERSTATE AND INTERDISTRICT, FORMING COURT MONITORED

SPECIAL TASK FORCE, PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FOR ABANDONING VERY SMALL CALF ON

THE STREET, PROHIBIT INHOUSE COW SLAUGHTER

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SEE # LEGAL_AWARENESS IN 2026 ITEM 96 EXTRACT OF EMAIL DATED 05 08 2026 TO LAW MINISTER ODISHA ETC REGARDING SLAUGHTER OF COW PROGENY

WPC PIL 14046/2022 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE BY CUTTING AGE OLD TREES FOR MLA COLONY IN BHUBANESWAR

SAFEGUARDING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO JUSTICE AND INTERGENERATIONAL EQUITY OF LIVING

ENTITIES UNDER ARTICLE 14, 19, 21 AND 48-A

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WPC PIL 1096/2013 FILED IN SUPREME COURT BY CENTRE FOR PIL, COMMON CAUSE AND JAYANTI

DAS IN THE MATTER OF CHALLENGING ALLOTMENT OF LAND UNDER DISCRETIONARY QUOTA TO

INFLUENTIAL PERSONS LIKE MPS, MLAS, IAS, IPS, JOURNALISTS AND OTHERS IN ODISHA AND

GUJARAT

 SEE CASE LIBRARY OF PILS WITH NEW NUMBERS FROM 2020 TO AUGUST 2023

SEE # LEGAL_AWARENESS IN 2026 ITEM 97 EXTRACT OF EMAIL DATED 09 08 2026 TO CHAIRMAN UPSC ETC REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF DGP IN ODISHA

WPC PIL 26963 OF 2022 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF

MUSHROOMING OF FAKE DRIVING INSTITUTES IN ODISHA, REGISTRATION OF HIGH SECURITY

REGISTRATION PLATE ONLINE AND OFFLINE, EXORBITANT FINES COLLECTED BY TRANSPORT

DEPARTMENT ODISHA IN HIGH SECURITY REGISTRATION PLATE, ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF ODISHA

TO DO AUDIT OF FINE COLLECTION FROM CHECKING OF HELMET, SEAT BELT, PUC, HSRP ETC AND

EXPENDITURE USED ONLY FOR ROAD SAFETY AND COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF ROAD

ACCIDENTS ETC

 SEE CASE LIBRARY OF PILS WITH NEW NUMBERS FROM 2020 TO AUGUST 2023

WPC PIL 5324 OF 2026 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF

AN APPLICATION SEEKING APPROPRIATE DIRECTION TO THE OPP. PARTIES TO CHALK OUT APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL OF FUSE BULBS FLOATED UNDER UJALA SCHEME

AN APPLICATION FOR DIRECTION TO THE OPP. PARTIES TO SOUGHT OUT THE PROBLEM CAUSING LOSS OF REVENUE TO THE STATE EXCHEQUER DUE TO POWER THEFT AND IMPROPER LOAD VERIFICATION WITH REFERENCE TO NUMBER OF CONSUMERS PER METER

AN APPLICATION PREVAILING IRREGULARITIES IN INSTALLATION OF SMART METER & DEMANDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY DEPOSITS AS WELL AS IRREGULARITIES IN LOAD CHECKING AND INCONSISTENCY IN MANAGEMENT DUE TO FREQUENT CHANGE OF PARTNERS IN POWER SECTORS BY THE STATE GOVT

OPPOSITE PARTIES ARE UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED THROUGH MINISTRY OF POWER, STATE OF ORISSA, REPRESENTED THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER-CUM-SECRETARY, ENERGY DEPARTMENT, ODISHA, CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING DIRECTOR, TATA POWER, BOMBAY, TATA POWER CENTRAL ODISHA DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, BHUBANESWAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, M/S ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICE LIMITED (A JOINT VENTURE COMPANY OF PSUS OF MINISTRY OF POWER, GOVT. OF INDIA), NOIDA, EIC (E)-CUM-PCEI & SDA(O), DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, GOVT. OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR AND ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF (ELECTRICITY)-CUM-PRINCIPAL CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, BHUBANESWAR.

SEE # 14A WPC PIL 5324 OF 2026 FILED IN OHC TPCODL

WPC PIL 8124 OF 2026 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF

AN APPLICATION UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA IN THE NATURE OF PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CHALLENGING THE ARBITRARY, ILLEGAL AND UNJUST ACTION/DECISION OF THE OPP.PARTIES IN RELATION TO THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION DATED 22.01.2026 ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL AND CENSUS COMMISSIONER OF INDIA REGARDING THE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CENSUS 2026–2027

FIXING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ANY MISUSE, LEAKAGE OR MANIPULATION OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED DURING THE CENSUS PROCESS AND ENSURING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED, IN VIEW OF THE SERIOUS APPREHENSION OF POSSIBLE LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF SUCH MISUSE

ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF MANDAMUS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION DIRECTING THE OPP. PARTIES TO TAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE MEASURES AND TO MODIFY THE IMPUGNED QUESTIONNAIRE ISSUED FOR CENSUS 2026–2027 VIDE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION DATED 22.01.2026

ABSENCE OF ANY PROVISION OR GUIDELINE IN THE CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING THE MANNER OF DECLARATION AND VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO EXISTING LITIGATION, PENDING EVICTION SUITS, ENCROACHED LAND OR BUILDINGS, MEASUREMENT OF PROPERTY AREA AND THEIR CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO MISDECLARATION OR FALSE DECLARATION AND MAY GIVE RISE TO UNNECESSARY LITIGATION OR FABRICATED CASES ARISING OUT OF PERSONAL VENDETTA OR RIVALRY, PARTICULARLY WHEN FURNISHING INCORRECT INFORMATION ATTRACTS PENAL CONSEQUENCES UNDER THE CENSUS ACT

OPPOSITE PARTIES ARE UNION OF INDIA REPRESENT THROUGH THE REGISTRAR GENERAL AND CENSUS COMMISSIONER OF INDIA, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL AND CENSUS COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI, CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, SECRETARY, REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, SECRETARY, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, SECRETARY AND HOME DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR.

SEE # 15A WPC PIL 8124 OF 2026 FILED IN OHC CENSUS

SEE # 15B NEW LINK TO MEDIA

SEE # 15C NEW LINK TO MEDIA

SEE # 15D NEW LINK TO MEDIA

WPC PIL 12475 OF 2026 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF

AN APPLICATION UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA IN THE NATURE OF PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CONCERNING IRREGULARITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT, AUDIT, AND SAFEGUARDING OF ASSETS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF ODISHA, AS REVEALED IN THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL (CAG) AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE PERIOD 2018–2023 AND FINDINGS RELEASED BETWEEN 2021–2025, INDICATING SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ORISSA HINDU RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENT ACT, 1951.

AN APPLICATION FIXING ACCOUNTABILITY UPON THE CONCERNED AUTHORITIES FOR FAILURE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, STATUTORY COMPLIANCE, PROPER AUDIT, AND PROTECTION OF ASSETS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND PUJA COMMITTEES HANDLING PUBLIC FUNDS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS

AN APPLICATION FOR ADDRESSING THE LACK OF TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND STATUTORY REGULATION IN THE FUNCTIONING OF LOCAL PUJA COMMITTEES RECEIVING PUBLIC DONATIONS AND GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AN APPLICATION FOR FIXING ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY UPON THE CONCERNED AUTHORITIES FOR THEIR FAILURE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, STATUTORY COMPLIANCE, PROPER AUDIT, AND PROTECTION OF TEMPLE PROPERTIES, INCLUDING GOLD, ORNAMENTS, LAND, AND OTHER ASSETS

ISSUANCE OF APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS FOR AUDIT, MONITORING, DISCLOSURE, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND PUJA COMMITTEES

OPPOSITE PARTIES ARE CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, ENDOWMENT COMMISSIONER, BHUBANESWAR, SECRETARY, LAW DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR AND DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, ODISHA.

SEE # 16A WPC PIL 12475 OF 2026 FILED IN OHC RI & PC TEMPLES

WPC PIL 16643 OF 2026 FILED IN HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA IN THE MATTER OF

AN APPLICATION FOR SEEKING ISSUANCE OF AN APPROPRIATE WRIT DIRECTING ACTIVATION AND OPERATIONAL OF THE MIDDLE INCOME GROUP LEGAL AID SOCIETY ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE HIGH COURT FOR ENSURING ACCESS TO JUSTICE TO MIDDLE-INCOME LITIGANTS

AN APPLICATION FOR A DIRECTION TO THE OPPOSITE PARTIES TO IMMEDIATELY FORMED A SOCIETY UNDER THE HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AS PER THE SUPREME COURT MIDDLE INCOME GROUP LEGAL AID SOCIETY TO PROTECT THE MIDDLE CLASS INCOME GROUP OF ORISSA TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE TO THE MIDDLE INCOME GROUP CITIZENS OF ORISSA AS IT WAS INAUGURATED BY HON’BLE FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA DEEPAK MISHRA ON 30.04.2016

AN APPLICATION SEEKING FOR A DIRECTION TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER AS SUPREME COURT OF INDIA AND OTHER HIGH COURTS ARE ALREADY REGISTERED A SOCIETY FOR THE MIDDLE INCOME GROUP LITIGANTS BUT IN SPITE OF THE SAME WAS INAUGURATED BY HON’BLE FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA DEEPAK MISHRA ON 30.04.2016 AT CUTTACK BUT NO SUCH EFFECTIVE STEPS WAS TAKEN TO CREATE/ESTABLISH MIDDLE INCOME GROUP LEGAL AID SOCIETY

OPPOSITE PARTIES ARE STATE OF ODISHA THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, LAW DEPARTMENT, BHUBANESWAR, ORISSA HIGH COURT THROUGH THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CUTTACK, ODISHA STATE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY THROUGH ITS MEMBER SECRETARY, CUTTACK,

SEE # 17A WPC PIL 16643 OF 2026 FILED IN OHC MIGLAS