Orissa High Court
WP(C)/5125/2026 of SAHA RAHAMAT ALLI Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 3 August 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5125 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010114492026 Saha Rahamat Alii …. Petitioner Mr. N. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.K. Jee, A.G.A. CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 03.08.2026 Order No.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.5125 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010114492026
Saha Rahamat Alii
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Petitioner
Mr. N. Mishra, Advocate
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State of Odisha and others
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Opposite Parties
Mr. S.K. Jee, A.G.A.
CORAM:
JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
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ORDER
03.08.2026 Order No.
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1. Heard Mr. N. Mishra, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. S.K. Jee, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State-Opposite Parties.
2. The permission granted earlier in favour of the Petitioner for religious gathering at Taratua in the district of Khordha vide order dated 06.02.2026 of the Sub-Collector-cum-Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khordha at Annexure-4 has been cancelled on 10.02.2026 at Annexure-1. This is challenged by the Petitioner in present writ petition.
3. The State has filed its counter affidavit stating that as per the report of local authority, i.e. S.D.P.O., Khordha and IIC of Khordha Model Police Station, the proposed venue falls within a communal sensitive area and there is every likelihood of law and order situation even on a minor provocation. It is further stated that in absence of adequate Police force required to manage the event, the proposed religious gathering for the period from 13.02.2026 to 15.02.2026 was cancelled. Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 03-Aug-2026 17:53:02 Signature Not Verified
4. Mr. Mishra, learned counsel for the Petitioner without disputing such averment made in the counter affidavit submits that, as per his application for permission under Annexure-2 series, he has suggested six venues and according to him, if present venue at Taratua in Khordha Block is found objectionable, then his prayer for other suggested places may be considered.
5. Mr. Jee, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State-Opposite Parties fairly submits that the authority may consider the prayer of the Petitioner for such other places suggested by the Petitioner.
6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed with a direction to the Sub-Collector & Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khordha to consider the prayer of the Petitioner for religious gathering at any other suggested place given by the Petitioner as per his application at Annexure-2 series (dated 22.01.2026), in accordance with law, for such date to be suggested afresh by the Petitioner in writing along with the certified copy of this order and a copy of the writ petition.
7. An urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
(B.P. Routray) Judge
B.K. Barik Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 03-Aug-2026 17:53:02 Signature Not Verified