IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMC No.4711of 2025 Hrudananda Mahakuda & Ors. …... Petitioner(s) Mr. Niranjan Panda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …… Opposite Party (s) Mr. Sonak Mishra, ASC CORAM: DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI ORDER 12.02.2026 Order No. 07. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. By filing the present CRLMC, the Petitioner has made a prayer to quash the criminal proceeding in connection with C.T. Case No.188 of 2022, arising out of Harabhanga P.S. Case No.68 of 2022 pending before the learned J.M.F.C., Harabhanga. 3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the cause of death was suicidal in nature by consuming Olander seeds. Both the husband and wife had cordial relation with each other. The family members have no nexus with the alleged incident. 4. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the Petitioner and on going through the materials on record, this Court is not inclined to admit the present application seeking quashment of the criminal proceeding in connection with C.T. Case Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 13-Feb-2026 18:12:40 Signature Not Verified 2 No.188 of 2022, arising out of Harabhanga P.S. Case No.68 of 2022 pending before the learned J.M.F.C., Harabhanga. If the Petitioner so desires, the Petitioner may file discharge application in the court below. The court below shall conclude the hearing as expeditiously as possible. 5. Accordingly, the CRLMC stands dismissed. ( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Gitanjali