IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1930 of 2026 Janmejay Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. R.R. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & another …. Opposite Parties Ms. S. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 08.04.2026 01. 1. Considering the marital dispute between the petitioner and informant wife and as the Court finds an element of settlement exists between both, a direction is necessary for them to participate in a mediation, hence, it is ordered. Consequently, the parties are requested to attend the High Court Mediation Centre, Cuttack on 21st April, 2026 to receive further orders. State is directed to intimate the informant with the assistance of the local P.S. regarding the mediation to be held on the date fixed. Pending mediation between the parties, this Court, as an interim measure, directs that the petitioner shall not be taken into custody in connection with G.R. Case No.28 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Bhograi till the next date of hearing. 2. List on the date fixed for further orders. 3. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT