CRLMP/133/2026 of PUSPA SAHANI Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 6 July 2026

ORDER

Order No. 06.07.2026

(Through Hybrid Mode)

06.

1. This CRLMP has been filed with the following prayer:-

“It is therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit this Crl.M.P. and;

I. direct the opposite party No. 2 - Director General of Police, Odisha, to forthwith order a high-level supervisory inquiry, under the direct monitoring of a senior police officer not below the rank of Inspector General of Police, into the antecedents, conduct, criminal activities, and systematic abuse of judicial and police processes by Subash Mohapatra;

II. further direct the competent police authority to examine, in a time-bound manner, the false, fabricated and vexatious criminal cases instituted at the behest of the accused against the Petitioner, her aged parents and relatives, and to take appropriate action in accordance with law for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and misuse of police machinery;

III. Pass such other order or direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper to secure effective enforcement of judicial orders, prevent further harassment and intimidation of the Petitioner, her aged parents and relatives, uphold constitutional guarantees under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, and to ensure that the criminal justice system is not subverted into an instrument of oppression.

And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”

2. Pursuant to order dated 22.04.2026, an affidavit has been filed by the Additional Superintendent of Police, CID, CB, Cuttack giving details, status and results of the cases.

3. As per paragraph-4 of the affidavit dated 12.05.2026, the details of the cases registered against Subash Chandra Mahapatra in different Police Stations have been mentioned.

4. In paragraph-5 of the affidavit, the details of the 26 cases registered in different Police Stations against the Petitioner and her family members at the instance of Subash Chandra Mahapatra, have been indicated as well as the status of the cases.

5. paragraphs – 6, 7 and 8, it has been stated as follows:- “6. That, it is humbly submitted that on verifying and comparison of cases placed in the above table, it reveals that Sri Subash Chandra Mohapatra has instituted as many as 11 criminal cases against Smt. Puspa Sahani, and her adoptive father Sri Prakash Sahani, her biological father Sri Prafulla Das, her brother-in-law Sri Gyanaranjan Das, and other relatives/ associates in various police stations across Odisha.

7. Out of the 11 cases, 6 cases have been disposed of by the police by submitting Final Reports as "False", "No Clue", or "Insufficient Evidence". Out of the remaining cases, 1 case has been charge-sheeted wherein the name of her family member Gyan Ranjan Dash was not found place, while 4 cases are still pending under investigation. Copies of Final form are annexed as ANNEXURE-B series.

8. In addition, 13 more cases have been filed by different complainants at the behest of the Subash Mohapatra against Sri Prakash Sahani, Sri Prafulla Das, Sri Gyanaranjan Das and other who are the family members/relative of the petitioner. As explicitly stated by the Investigating Officers, these cases were instigated and imposed by Sri Subash Chandra Mohapatra. Out of these 13 cases, 08 cases have been closed with Final Reports as "False" or "Insufficient Evidence" and 01 case has been charge sheeted and 04 cases are still pending investigation. Rest 02 cases vide Sl. No.8 & 24 are not related to the petitioner or her family members. Copies of Final form are annexed as ANNEXURE-C series.”

6. Mr. Biyotkesh Mohanty, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that as the Additional Superintendent of Police, CID, CB, Cuttack has stated in the affidavit that eight cases are pending investigation, the grievance of the Petitioner will be addressed for the time being if the Police is directed to complete the investigation in the pending eight cases, expeditiously.

7. As per paragraphs 7 and 8 of the affidavit, the eight cases where investigation is pending, are –

(1) Khandagiri P.S. Case No. 63 of 2024;

(2) Nayapalli P.S. Case No. 526 of 2022;

(3) Khandagiri P.S. Case No. 454 of 2023;

(4) Jodapadar Puri P.S. Case No. 07 of 2022;

(5) Jatani P.S. Case No. 686 of 2021;

(6) Dhauli P.S. Case No. 202 of 2025;

(7) Balipatna P.S. Case No. 471 of 2023; and

(8) Birmaharajpur P.S. Case No. 254 of 2023.

8. The CRLMP is disposed of directing the I.I.Cs. of Khandagiri Police Station, Nayapalli Police Station, Jodapadar Police Station, Puri, Jatani Police Station, Dhauli Police Station, Balipatna Police Station and Birmaharajpur Police Station to complete the investigations in the cases referred to in paragraph- 7, expeditiously.

9. With this direction, the CRLMP is disposed of.

10. Registry is directed to communicate a copy of this order to the Inspectors in-Charge (I.I.Cs.) of –

(i) Khandagiri Police Station;

(ii) Nayapalli Police Station;

(iii) Jodapadar Police Station, Puri;

(iv) Jatani Police Station;

(v) Dhauli Police Station;

(vi) Balipatna Police Station; and

(vii) Birmaharajpur Police Station.

11. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Savitri Ratho) Sukanta

Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUKANTA KUMAR BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 07-Jul-2026 19:11:03 Signature Not Verified