Orissa high court quashes 15-year-old vigilance case against OCCF president, cites inordinate delay
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a 15-year-old vigilance case against OCCF president Golak Prasad Mohapatra. Citing significant delays in investigation and trial, the court invoked its inherent powers to prevent abuse of legal processes. The prolonged proceedings, spanning over a decade with slow witness examination, led to the quashing of the FIR and criminal proceedings against Mohapatra, ensuring justice.
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a 15-year-old vigilance case against OCCF president Golak Prasad Mohapatra. Citing significant delays in investigation and trial, the court invoked its inherent powers to prevent abuse of legal processes. The prolonged proceedings, spanning over a decade with slow witness examination, led to the quashing of the FIR and criminal proceedings against Mohapatra, ensuring justice.
