IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No.1235 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010608282026 Saswat Dash …. Petitioner Ms. J. R. Pattnaik, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opposite Parties Mr. B.P. Nayak, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 01.09.2026 No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant CRLMP is filed by the petitioner for a direction to opposite party No.4 to enquire into the allegations and to look into the investigation in connection with Jagatpur P.S. Case No.222 dated 9th April, 2026 on the grounds stated. 3. Ms. Pattnaik, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there has been inaction of the police and hence, such a direction is necessary to opposite party No.4. Narrating the facts of the case with reference to a Lease Deed (Annexure-1) and the earlier FIR lodged in the year 2024 and the mischief committed by the accused persons alleged in Annexure-4, the submission is that a direction to opposite party No.4 is necessary in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, submits that the dispute appears to be civil in nature. Nevertheless, since the Page 1 of 2

FIR is lodged and case has been registered in the month of April, 2026, considering the submissions of learned counsels for both the sides and the allegations therein, this Court is inclined to direct opposite party No.4 to look into the matter and impart necessary instructions to the IO on the grievance of the petitioner soon after receiving a copy of this order and ensure proper investigation. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the CRLMP stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid for compliance by opposite party No.4 and to take appropriate measures in connection with Jagatpur P.S. Case No.222 dated 9th April, 2026 without further delay. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. 7. A copy of the order to the State for intimation to opposite party No. 4 for early compliance. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge 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.1235 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010608282026 Saswat Dash …. Petitioner Ms. J. R. Pattnaik, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opposite Parties Mr. B.P. Nayak, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 01.09.2026 No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant CRLMP is filed by the petitioner for a direction to opposite party No.4 to enquire into the allegations and to look into the investigation in connection with Jagatpur P.S. Case No.222 dated 9th April, 2026 on the grounds stated. 3. Ms. Pattnaik, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there has been inaction of the police and hence, such a direction is necessary to opposite party No.4. Narrating the facts of the case with reference to a Lease Deed (Annexure-1) and the earlier FIR lodged in the year 2024 and the mischief committed by the accused persons alleged in Annexure-4, the submission is that a direction to opposite party No.4 is necessary in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, submits that the dispute appears to be civil in nature. Nevertheless, since the Page 1 of 2

FIR is lodged and case has been registered in the month of April, 2026, considering the submissions of learned counsels for both the sides and the allegations therein, this Court is inclined to direct opposite party No.4 to look into the matter and impart necessary instructions to the IO on the grievance of the petitioner soon after receiving a copy of this order and ensure proper investigation. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the CRLMP stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid for compliance by opposite party No.4 and to take appropriate measures in connection with Jagatpur P.S. Case No.222 dated 9th April, 2026 without further delay. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. 7. A copy of the order to the State for intimation to opposite party No. 4 for early compliance. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge 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