p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1172 of 2026 Prakash Tripathy …. Petitioner Mr. M. Kanungo, Sr. Advocate Mr. B. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC Mr. S. Mishra, Advocate (Informant) ABLAPL No.905 of 2026 Prakash Tripathy …. Petitioner Mr. M. Kanungo, Sr. Advocate Mr. B. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC Mr. S. Mishra, Advocate (Informant) AND ABLAPL No.1489 of 2026 Prakash Tripathy …. Petitioner Mr. M. Kanungo, Sr. Advocate Mr. B. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC Mr. S. Mishra, Advocate (Informant) CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 01.05.2026 I.A. Nos. 660,659 & 661 of 2026 05. 1. All the I.As. are taken up together by the following common order. p. 2 2. Heard Mr. Kanungo, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the petitioner. 3. Instant I.As. are filed seeking extension of interim protection by order dated 23rd March, 2026 allowed by this Court while disposing of the ABLAPLs. 4. Mr. Kanungo, learned Senior Advocate for the petitioner would submit that the interim order is to expire by tomorrow i.e. 2nd May, 2026, hence, further extension is necessary. In view of the extension applied for, State is directed to take instructions. Awaiting reply and response from the side of the State, list on 14th May, 2026 for orders. In the meantime, this Court, as an interim measure, awaiting response of the State directs that the petitioner shall not be taken into custody in connection with G.R. Case Nos.1009, 1008 and 1007 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.(P), Kujang till the next date of hearing. 5. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT