Orissa High Court to remain closed for 5 days: Check details

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court shall remain shut from 13^th January to 17^th January, 2022 in view of the unprecedented surge in Covid 19 cases. An order was issued on Wednesday in this regard.

As per reports, in view of the surge in Covid cases in Odisha and due to increase in the Covid 19 positive cases amongst the staff of the High Court, the High Court and its offices shall be completely shutdown for five days. The offices of the High Court shall resume functioning on 18^th January, 2022.

Accordingly, the Benches earlier notified for 13^th January, 2022 and 17^th January, 2022 shall stand cancelled. During the period from 18^th January, 2022 to 4^th February, 2022 the High Court will function with two Division Benches and seven Single Benches to take up only the exceptionally urgent cases. The cases adjourned to specific dates during the period from 18^th Jan to 4^th Feb shall be listed from 7^th February onwards. Mentioning of routine matters may be avoided during the said period.

The Full Court Reference earlier scheduled to be held on 13^th Jan, shall be held on 18^th Jan at 2 PM in virtual mode, the order said.

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