IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.16844 of 2013 Tikelal @ Tikeswar …. Petitioner Pradhan Mr. S. Mohapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Orissa & others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 28.07.2026 Order No 08. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ petition, inter alia, with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that your Lordships may be graciously pleased to consider the facts stated in the petition, admit the same, issue notice to the opposite parties, and after hearing the parties, direction may kindly be issued to the opposite parties to grant a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs) to the petitioner towards compensation for death of the petitioner's son namely, Ullash Pradhan while he was in jail custody in connection with Rengali P.S Case No. 33 of 2011; And/or pass such writ/writs, order/orders, and/or direction/directions be issued as this Hon'ble Court think just and proper ? And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. // 2 //

5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Pradeep Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court Date: 30-Jul-2026 17:14:05 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.16844 of 2013 Tikelal @ Tikeswar …. Petitioner Pradhan Mr. S. Mohapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Orissa & others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 28.07.2026 Order No 08. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ petition, inter alia, with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that your Lordships may be graciously pleased to consider the facts stated in the petition, admit the same, issue notice to the opposite parties, and after hearing the parties, direction may kindly be issued to the opposite parties to grant a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs) to the petitioner towards compensation for death of the petitioner's son namely, Ullash Pradhan while he was in jail custody in connection with Rengali P.S Case No. 33 of 2011; And/or pass such writ/writs, order/orders, and/or direction/directions be issued as this Hon'ble Court think just and proper ? And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. // 2 //

5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Pradeep Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court Date: 30-Jul-2026 17:14:05 Page 2 of 2