PRAKASH BEHERA vs DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, KEONJHAR DIVISION, KEONJHAR — WP(C) /7925/2026
Case under Constitution of India, 1950 Section 226,227. Disposed: Contested--Disposed Off on 24th March 2026.
CNR: ODHC010154982026
Filing Number
WP(C) /8987/2026
Filing Date
27-02-2026
Registration No
WP(C) /7925/2026
Registration Date
12-03-2026
Judge
MR. JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
Coram
MR. JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
Bench Type
Single Bench
Category
FOREST LAWS ( 14 )
Judicial Branch
Civil Section
Decision Date
24th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Disposed Off
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
PRAKASH BEHERA
Adv. GOPAL CHARAN MOHANTY,S.ACHARYA,S.ACHARYA, S.ACHARYA
Respondent(s)
DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, KEONJHAR DIVISION, KEONJHAR
AO CUM ACF, KEONJHAR DIVISION
FORESTER OF GHATAGAON SECTION OF GHATAGAON RANGE OFFICE, KEONJHAR
Hearing History
Judge: MR. JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
FRESH ADMISSION
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24-03-2026 | FRESH ADMISSION |
Orders
The High Court of Orissa dismissed the writ petition filed by Sri Prakash Behera seeking interim release of his vehicle (OD-34-D-3710) during pendency of confiscation proceedings under Section 56 of the Odisha Forest Act. The court held that in the absence of any statutory provision allowing interim release of vehicles during such confiscation proceedings, it could not entertain the petitioner's prayer. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
The High Court of Orissa dismissed the writ petition filed by Sri Prakash Behera seeking interim release of his vehicle (OD-34-D-3710) during pendency of confiscation proceedings under Section 56 of the Odisha Forest Act. The court held that in the absence of any statutory provision allowing interim release of vehicles during such confiscation proceedings, it could not entertain the petitioner's prayer. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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