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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CRLMP No.890 of 2026
Ashok Kumar Behera …. Petitioner Mr. P.C. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opposite Parties
Mr. Sarbeswar Behera, AGA
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK
Order No.
ORDER 22.07.2026
01.
1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties.
2. Instant CRLMP is filed by the petitioner for a direction to opposite party Nos.2 & 3 to register a case on the complaint dated 25th May, 2026 lodged by him and to take action thereon.
3. Referring to the complaint, it is submitted by Mr. Das,
learned counsel for the petitioner that no case has been registered at the P.S. concerned. Further referring to the medical prescriptions and reports at Annexure-2 series, it is claimed that the petitioner was assaulted during the alleged incident and sustained injuries and also admitted in a hospital for treatment. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits even a representation was sent to opposite party No.2 as per Annexure-3 but no action was taken.
4. Recorded the response of the State.
5. On a reading of the complaint i.e. Annexure-1, it is made to understand that cognizance offence is alleged to have committed by the accused, namely, Gyana Ranjan Swain. In p. 2 view of the above and when such is the complaint filed and the grievance of the petitioner and for an action by opposite party No.3 in particular, this Court is inclined to direct him to register a case on the FIR and to proceed with the enquiry/investigation as per and in accordance with law.
6. Accordingly, it is ordered.
7. In the result, the CRLMP stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid.
8. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.
9. A copy of the order be handed over to Mr. Behera, learned AGA for the State for compliance.
(R.K. Pattanaik) Judge
Alok