p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No. 471 of 2026 Sourav Saraogi …. Petitioner Ms. S.S. Pratihari Advocate -versus- 1. State of Odisha Represented through Secretary, Home department, Bhubaneswar 2. Director General of Police, Cuttack 3. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Cuttack 4. Inspector in charge, Purighat, Cuttack …. Opp. Parties Mr. Saroj Kumar Rout, Additional Standing Counsel CORAM: HON’BLE MISS JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO ORDER Order No. 21.04.2026 (Through hybrid Mode) 01. 1. This CRLMP has been filed for a direction to Opposite Parties to register the FIR, investigate the case and take necessary action as per law. 2. The allegations relate to non-supply of 1800 sheets of plywood of Senturian brand by the accused persons for which the Petitioner had made payment of Rs.14,92,000/-. But in spite of assurances, they did not supply the material or returned the money but threatened the Petitioner for which he lodged FIR before the police on 04.02.2026. Thereafter he approached the higher officials. p. 2 3. After hearing learned counsel for the Petitioner and considering the nature of allegations, I do not consider is to be a fit case for exercise of power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. 4. The CRLMP is disposed of granting liberty to the Petitioner to avail of alternate remedy which is available to him under law. 5. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (Savitri Ratho) Judge Sukanta Designation: Senior Stenographer