IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5478 of 2023 Prafulla Mahanandia & Ors. …. Petitioners Mr. R.R. Bag, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 05.05.2026 W.P.(C) No.5478 of 2023 & I.A. Nos.1772 of 2024 & 18606 of 2025 08. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Pursuant to the order dtd.16.03.2026, learned Addl. Standing Counsel fairly contended that the issue involved in the present case is covered by the judgment delivered by this Court on 04.11.2024 in W.P.(C) No.12466 of 2022 & batch. 4. Considering the submission made, the Writ Petition stands disposed of in the light of judgment dtd. 04.11.2024 passed in W.P.(C) No.12466 of 2022 & batch. 5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition along with all I.As stand disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Subrat Judge