p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1046 of 2026 Rubita Sahoo & others …. Petitioners Ms. S. Nayak, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & another …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 10.04.2026 I.A. No.455 of 2026 02. 1. Though the matter is not listed today, on being mentioned by learned counsel for the petitioners, it is taken up on Board by a Special Notice. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant I.A is filed seeking extension of time for the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below. 4. Recorded the submission of learned counsel for the State. This Court by order dated 18th February, 2026 in the ABLAPL had directed the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below within a fortnight but thereafter, the I.A. is filed since the same could not be complied with. In view of the above and for the reason stated therein, the I.A. is allowed with a direction for the petitioners to surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Aul in connection with Rajkanika P.S. Case p. 2 No.511 of 2025 within the extended period of three weeks in compliance of the order in the ABLAPL. 5. The I.A. is disposed of accordingly. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Kabita