p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1585 of 2026 Kiran Devi Joshi @ Kiran Debi Joshi and others …. Petitioners Mr. B.P. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Das, ASC Mr. C. Samantara, Advocate (Informant) CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 21.04.2026 I.A. No.606 of 2026 02. 1. Heard Mr. Das, learned counsel for the petitioners. 2. Instant I.A. is filed seeking extension of interim protection in view of the order dated 19th March, 2026 in ABLAPL for the reasons stated. 3. Referring to the intimation received from the DLSA, Khurda, it is submitted that the mediation is still pending which is on the verge of settlement, hence, therefore, the interim protection of petitioner No.9 needs extension. 4. Recorded the submissions of Mr. Samantara, learned counsel for the informant and the State. 5. Since the mediation is not yet over, this Court is inclined to extend the interim protection vis-à-vis petitioner No.9. p. 2 6. Accordingly, it is ordered. 7. I.A. is disposed of, however, with the direction that the informant may be allowed to appear through virtual mode for the purpose of settlement pending before the DLSC, Khurda, if in case she is not in a position to appear physically. Consequently, the interim protection with respect to petitioner No.9 is extended till 12th May, 2026. 8. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok