Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.7826 of 2024 Samir Kumar Acharya ..... Petitioner(s) Mr. Satrughna Dash(A), Advocate -versus- Gangadhar Garia & Ors. ..... Opposite Party(s) Mr. Udit Ranjan Jena, AGA Mr. Saroj Kumar Mishra, Advocate CORAM: THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. ORDER 13.01.2026 06. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Pursuant to the order of this Court dated 09.12.2025, the Opposite Party Nos.1 to 4 are present before this Court. 3. This CONTC arises out of the order dated 24.06.2024 passed by this Court in W.P(C) No.10030 of 2016. 4. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the Opposite Parties. 5. Learned counsel for the State, at the outset, submits that a Writ Appeal No.2967 of 2024 arises out of the order Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 16-Jan-2026 15:23:00 Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2. dated 24.06.2024 in W.P(C) No.10030 of 2016 is pending before the Division Bench of this Court. 6. In such view of the matter, the Petitioner is directed to pursue for early disposal of the Writ Appeal before the Division Bench of this Court. 7. Accordingly, the CONTC is disposed of being dropped. 8. It is made clear that after the order of this Court is confirmed by the Division Bench of this Court, the Petitioner is granted liberty to approach a fresh CONTC. 9. Personal appearance of the Opposite Party Nos.1 to 4 are dispensed with. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Gitanjali