IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No.1118 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010599932026 Mani Mallik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opposite Parties Mr. Satyabrata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 01.09.2026 No. 02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. In compliance of the Court’s order dated 11th August, 2026, a status report is received from opposite party No.3 submitted by Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State and it is revealed therein that the victim has been rescued with the arrest of the accused, namely, Banti Mallik. Mr. Das, learned counsel for the petitioner has no instructions. It is informed to the Court by Mr. Panda, learned ASC that the victim was rescued today. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1 lodged by the petitioner, who happens to be the mother of the victim, a minor. 4. As per the status report the investigation is in progress. 5. From the Birth Certificate at Annexure-2, this Court finds that the victim to be a minor at the time of the alleged incident. Page 1 of 2 6. The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to opposite party No.3, in particular, to conduct proper investigation into the allegations in the FIR dated 20th May, 2026.

7. Since the victim is already rescued and suspect stands apprehended revealed from the status report received today, in expectation of an expeditious investigation fairly conducted, this Court is inclined to dispose of the matter with necessary direction to opposite party No.3 in that regard. 8. Accordingly, it is ordered. 9. Consequently, the CRLMP stands disposed of with a direction to opposite party No.3 to speed up of the investigation and conclude the same at the earliest preferably within a period two months hence. 10. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. A copy of the order to the State for intimation to opposite party No.3 for early compliance. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge T.Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 07-Sep-2026 17:46:05 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No.1118 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010599932026 Mani Mallik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opposite Parties Mr. Satyabrata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 01.09.2026 No. 02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. In compliance of the Court’s order dated 11th August, 2026, a status report is received from opposite party No.3 submitted by Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State and it is revealed therein that the victim has been rescued with the arrest of the accused, namely, Banti Mallik. Mr. Das, learned counsel for the petitioner has no instructions. It is informed to the Court by Mr. Panda, learned ASC that the victim was rescued today. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1 lodged by the petitioner, who happens to be the mother of the victim, a minor. 4. As per the status report the investigation is in progress. 5. From the Birth Certificate at Annexure-2, this Court finds that the victim to be a minor at the time of the alleged incident. Page 1 of 2 6. The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to opposite party No.3, in particular, to conduct proper investigation into the allegations in the FIR dated 20th May, 2026.

7. Since the victim is already rescued and suspect stands apprehended revealed from the status report received today, in expectation of an expeditious investigation fairly conducted, this Court is inclined to dispose of the matter with necessary direction to opposite party No.3 in that regard. 8. Accordingly, it is ordered. 9. Consequently, the CRLMP stands disposed of with a direction to opposite party No.3 to speed up of the investigation and conclude the same at the earliest preferably within a period two months hence. 10. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. A copy of the order to the State for intimation to opposite party No.3 for early compliance. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge T.Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 07-Sep-2026 17:46:05 Page 2 of 2