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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.4676 of 2026 Siba Prasad Mishra …. Petitioner(s) Mr. Kshirod Kumar Pahil, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party(s) Mr. Tej Kumar, ASC
CORAM:
HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI
Order No.
01.
ORDER 04.05.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.
2. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner apprehends that he is likely to be arrested on the accusation relating to possession of stolen railway property allegedly occurring at Dhanmandal area and receiving stolen property under Section 317(2) of the BNS. Despite non-registration of the F.I.R., the officials of GRP Jajpur Road are repeatedly calling the Petitioner and threatening arrest, which creates a genuine and reasonable apprehension of arrest.
3. Learned counsel for the State is directed to take instruction whether any case has been registered at the instance of the officials of the GRP, Jajpur Road, on the aforesaid allegation Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 13-May-2026 19:45:48 Signature Not Verified p. 2 against the Petitioner and if registered, to cause production of the case diary by the next date.
4. List this matter in the week commencing from 18th May, 2026.
5. Considering the submission made, it is directed that the Petitioner shall not be arrested in connection with any case registered at GRP Police Station, Jajpur Road, at the instance of the GRP Officials, Jajpur Road, till the next date.
6. Urgent certified copy of the order be granted on proper application.
(Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge
Sipun