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State of Odisha vs State of Andhra Pradesh — Kotia election contempt petition

The Odisha government filed a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court on 27 October 2026 against the Andhra Pradesh government regarding a notification to conduct panchayat elections in the disputed Kotia region. As reported on 27 October 2026, the petition is currently under investigation, while the Koraput administration has increased security by establishing three new police posts in the area.

Supreme Court acquittal — Man exonerated after 22 years in jail for wrongful conviction

The Supreme Court of India acquitted Arjun Jani, an Odisha man who spent 22 years in prison following a wrongful conviction in a 2004 triple murder case. On 07 August 2026, the court set aside the previous judgments of the trial court and the high court due to weak evidence.

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration vs. State of Odisha — Puri Temple construction case

The Supreme Court examined a challenge against construction activities near the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. The Court held that the development work undertaken by the Odisha government is necessary in the larger public interest.