As of May 3, 2025, there are no publicly available reports indicating that the Orissa High Court has set aside disciplinary action against a former Registrar General for registering a suo motu case without the Chief Justice’s approval. However, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized that High Court judges taking up cases not assigned by the Chief Justice constitutes an act of gross impropriety .

In a related context, the Orissa High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers cannot be quashed merely due to the absence of affidavits supporting the allegations. The Court emphasized the importance of verifying the legitimacy of complaints, even if initial complaints lack sworn affidavits, to uphold judicial accountability .

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