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Lalit Kumar Dash v. State of Odisha & Ors. — Orissa High Court Directs Reconsideration of Judge's Adverse Service Record, Holds Its "Basis Washed Away" After Disciplinary Proceeding Was Quashed

The Orissa High Court has held that adverse remarks recorded in a judicial officer's Confidential Character Roll, based on charges in a disciplinary proceeding that was subsequently quashed, have "washed away" their foundation, and referred the matter to the Chief Justice for reconsideration.

Decided: 10 Sep 2026

Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra

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