p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No. 505 of 2026 Suman Dandapat … Petitioner Mr. Rabindra Nath Prusty, Advocate -versus- 1. State of Odisha 2. The Superintendent of Police, Subarnapur 3. The Inspector In-charge of Police, Sonepur Police Station, Subarnapur … Opp. Parties Mr. S.K. Rout, ASC CORAM: HON’BLE MISS JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO ORDER Order No. 06.05.2026 02. (Through hybrid Mode) 1. As the Petitioner alleged that his vehicle ERTIGA model bearing Registration No. OD-14-AJ-3938 had been detained in the Police Station and had not been handed over him in spite of repeated request and representation sent to the Superintendent of Police, Subarnapur on 26.09.2025, the learned Additional Standing Counsel had been directed to obtain instructions. 2. Mr. S.K. Rout, learned Additional Standing Counsel produces the instructions dated 04.05.2026 of the IIC, Sonepur Police Station, District-Subarnapur where it is, inter alia, stated that on 24.07.2025, the Maruti ERTIGA VXI model affixed with the Registration No. OD-14-AJ-3938 had been detained by the ASI and Constable. At that time one Suman Dandapat (present Petitioner) was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was detained as it was moving in a suspicious manner in the p. 2 puspa locality of Hardokhol Beat House. During search of the vehicle, two number plates viz. CG 13 UF 0839 and CG 04 MM 8403 were found concealed inside the vehicle. The driver Suman Dandapat (present Petitioner) was in possession of two sims and cash of Rs. 18,400/-. He prevaricated his statement regarding his presence in the locality and the two number plates which were inside the vehicle. On account of suspicion, the vehicle was detained and he was directed to produce relevant documents of the vehicle for necessary verification but till date neither any document has been submitted nor any explanation given regarding the availability of two number plates inside the vehicle. It is also submitted that enquiry is in progress and detailed action report for necessary compliance will be submitted within the next date. 3. In view of the above submission, I do not consider it necessary to issue any direction to the Opposite Parties to register a case or release the vehicle. 4. The CRLMP is disposed of directing the Opposite Parties No.3 to complete his enquiry and take consequent action in accordance with law. (Savitri Ratho) Judge