Jatra artist Piyush Tripathy to 'stay away' from stage performances after court notice

Popular Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy has been legally restrained from participating in stage performances following an order issued by a Bhubaneswar court. According to available information, the court has served a notice to Tripathy, directing him to refrain from performing until he personally appears before the court and obtains further permission.

The case has been filed by Pramod Swain, the producer of Surya Mandir Jatra Party, in which Sanjeev Padhi, producer of the Singhabahini Jatra Party, has also been named as a party. As part of the legal proceedings, a separate court notice has been served to Padhi as well. He has been asked to appear before the court on the 12th of this month. However, the court has provided him the option to submit his appearance through legal counsel if required.

Until the matter is heard and appropriate directions are issued by the court, Piyush Tripathy will not be permitted to resume his stage performances. Any participation in Jatra shows without explicit court approval would amount to a violation of the court’s order.

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Confirming the development, Singhabahini Jatra Party producer Sanjeev Padhi shared the details of the court directive, stating that further action will be taken only after complying with the legal process and court instructions.

“The order of the court is the ultimate order. Piyush Tripathy has received the notice copy of the order yesterday. He is not performing on stage since yesterday. He will not resume stage performances until appearing before the court. I have also received a notice this morning. I have also been made a party by opera Surya Mandir,” said Sanjeev Padhi, producer of the Jatra party Singhabahini.