Bhubaneswar, Apr 25: In a significant move to strengthen the judicial framework, the Odisha government has established 46 new Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts across multiple districts of the state.

According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the new courts will be set up in several revenue Tehsils across 23 districts.

It includes Balasore District: Baliapal, Simulia, Soro, Bahanaga, Jaleswar, Sambalpur District: Rengali, Bamra, uchinda, Jamankira, Rayagada District: Rayagada, Puri District: Satyabadi, Keonjhar District: Saharapada, Harichandanpur, Mayurbhanj District: Bahalda, Raruan, Baisinga (Bishoi), Baripada, Jagatsinghpur District: Balikuda, Nuagaon, Sundargarh District: Balisankara, Lephripara, Bargaon, Kuarmunda, Cuttack District: Barang, Kantapada, Sonepur District: Ulunda, Bargarh District: Bhatli, Jharsuguda District: Kolabira, Khordha District: Banpur, Koraput District: Patangi, Jajpur District: Rasulpur, Korei, Dharmasala, Kendrapara District: Mahakalapada, Garadpur, Marshaghai, Kandhamal District: Tikabali, K. Nuagaon, Khajuripada, Bhadrak District: Tihidi, Malkangiri District: Khairput, Dhenkanal District: Dhenkanal, Bolangir District: Patnagarh, Ganjam District: Kukudakhandi, Dharakote, Ganjam.

This decision, made in consultation with the Odisha High Court, was approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with an official notification issued recently.

The establishment of these courts aims to address the growing judicial needs in these revenue tehsils, ensuring faster resolution of civil cases and reducing the burden on existing judicial bodies. The new courts will have jurisdiction over their respective tehsils, effectively replacing the authority of other Junior Division Civil Judge Courts in these areas.

This initiative reflects Odisha’s commitment to improving access to justice, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions. Legal experts and local residents have welcomed the development, citing its potential to enhance efficiency and accessibility in the justice system.

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