IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11485 of 2026 Mamata Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. A. Mohanty, Advocate on behalf of Mr. S.K. Baral, Advocate -versus- The Branch Manager, Punjab National Bank, Dhihasahi Branch, Champahat, Jagatsinghpur …. Opposite Party Mr. A.K. Biswal, Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 12.05.2026 Order No. 02. 1. Heard Mr. A. Mohanty, learned counsel on behalf of Mr. S.K. Baral, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. A.K. Biswal, learned counsel for the Opposite Party-Bank. 2. It is admitted at the bar that the unauthorised transaction done in the account of the Petitioner is to the tune of Rs.5000/- in total. 3. Accordingly, the Opposite Party-Bank is directed to permit the Petitioner to operate his account keeping lien over an amount of Rs.5000/- in the account, till further instructions received from the police authority. 4. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the writ petition is disposed of. 5. An urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik