p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.30761 of 2025 Ananda Nayak … Petitioner Mr. B.K.Nayak, Advocate R O X -versus- The Manager(Claims), Life Insurance Corporation of India & others … Opposite Parties Mr.Gurudutta Kar, Advocate for OP Nos. 1 &2 CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 10.07.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Mr.Bijaya Kumar Nayak, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that although the application for release of insured amount of the petitioner is pending before the LIC, but his claim is yet to be decided and, therefore, direction may kindly be issued to LIC to take appropriate decision on the claim of the petitioner. 3. In view of the aforesaid innocuous prayer, the LIC, Bhubaneswar Branch is free to take any decision in the matter in accordance with law, if the petitioner has lodged a claim before it. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. (G. Satapathy) Judge kishore Designation: Secretary