p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 1832 of 2026 Nitesh Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. S.K.Pradhan, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 30.04.2026 I.A. No.619 of 2026 02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant I.A is filed seeking extension of time for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below. 3. Recorded the submission of learned counsel for the State. This Court by order dated 30th March, 2026 in the ABLAPL had directed the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below within a fortnight but thereafter, the I.A. is filed since the same could not be complied with. In view of the above and for the reason stated therein, the I.A. is allowed with a direction for the petitioner to surrender before the court of learned JMFC, Chhendipada in connection with G.R. Case No.1197 of 2025 within the extended period of three weeks from today in compliance of the order in the ABLAPL. p. 2 4. The I.A. is disposed of accordingly. 5. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Kabita