Supreme Court of India

RAMADEBI RAUTRAY versus STATE OF ODISHA & ORS.

2026 INSC 243

Case number
CIVIL APPEAL No. 3270/2026
Judgment date
2026-03-10
Petitioner / appellant
RAMADEBI RAUTRAY
Respondent
STATE OF ODISHA & ORS.
Neutral citation
2026 INSC 243
Other citation
[2026] 4 S.C.R. 140
CNR
ESCR010000972026
Bench / judges
VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA
Author judge
VIKRAM NATH
Bench size
2 Judges
Disposal nature
Appeal(s) allowed
Judgment year
2026

Issue for consideration

Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court upholding the declaration that the election of the respondent to the post of Chairman Delang Panchayat Samiti was invalid, however, setting aside the declaration made in favour of the appellant and directing fresh election for the said post.

Headnote excerpt

Orissa Panchayat Samiti Act, 1959 – ss.45(1)(v), 44-E, 44-J – Disqualification on becoming a member and continuing as a member – Election to the post of Chairman Delang Panchayat Samiti – Appellant and the

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