IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.37367 of 2025 Suvendu Kumar Routray …. Petitioner Mr. S. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.P. Behera, ASC COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 08.01.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. Since it is not disputed that a criminal case is pending against the petitioner in G.R. Case No.326 of 2013, this Court is of the view that unless and until such criminal case is disposed of, petitioner is not eligible and entitled to get the benefit of pension and other pensionary benefits. It is open for the petitioner to take appropriate step for early disposal of G.R. Case No.326 of 2013. 4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev