IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.15601 of 2022 Arjuna Srichandan …. Petitioner Mr. B. Barik, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 06.07.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. It is contended that rejection of the Petitioner’s claim so made vide the impugned order dtd. 14.12.2021 under Annexure-9 so passed by Opposite Party No.2 is no more sustainable in view of the decision rendered by this Court in the case of Khageswar Jena so confirmed by the Apex Court in the G. Balakrishna & Ors. 4. Learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State has no serious objection to the course of action proposed. 5. Considering the submissions made and placing reliance in the case of Khageswar Jena so confirmed by the Apex Court in the G. Balakrishna & Ors., this Court is of the view that the ground on which Petitioner’s claim was rejected vide the impugned order is no more sustainable. 6. Therefore, while quashing the order dtd.14.12.2021 under Annexure-9 so passed by Opposite Party No.2, this Court directs Opposite Party No.2 to take a fresh decision on p. 2 p. 2 the Petitioner’s claim taking into account the decision in the case of Khageswar Jena so confirmed by the Apex Court in the G. Balakrishna & Ors. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with the order passed in the case of Khageswar Jena so confirmed by the Apex Court in the G. Balakrishna & Ors. before Opposite Party No.2 for compliance. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat