Orissa High Court Issues Standing Order Instructing Lawyers To Desist From Pleading Law & Case Laws In Counter Affidavits

The Orissa High Court issued a standing order instructing lawyers to refrain from pleading laws and quoting case precedents in counter affidavits. This order follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at preventing the submission of unnecessarily lengthy and bulky affidavits. The High Court emphasized that legal arguments should be reserved for oral submissions and written arguments, rather than being included in affidavits. This directive aims to streamline legal proceedings and ensure that affidavits remain concise and focused on factual matters.