WP(C)/29393/2026 of SUSMITA PRUSTY Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026 Order No.

01.

1. The matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard Mr. Bose, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Dash, learned AGA for State.

3. It is submitted that present Petitioner is a wrestler in the category of under 14 years (Girls). Previously, she was allowed to participate in Inter School Sate level Wrestling event in the category of under 14 years (Girls). But for the present year, i.e. 2026, such category under 14 years (Girls) has been omitted in the notification dated 5th September 2026 under Annexure-2. It is submitted that the event is starting from today Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 14:46:20 Signature Not Verified

and the authorities may consider for inclusion of such category in the wresting event.

4. Accordingly, the Petitioner is permitted to submit a representation ventilating her grievances to the District Education Officer, Dhenkanal (Opposite Party No.5) within two day from today and in such event, Opposite Party No.5 shall consider the same, in accordance with law and giving an opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner, within a period of three working days thereafter.

5. Issue urgent certified copy in course of the day.

(B.P. Routray)

Judge

S.Das Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 14:46:20 Signature Not Verified