Orissa High Court
CRLMP/688/2026 of SANTOSH KUMAR NAYAK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 22 June 2026
of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No. 688 of 2026 Santosh Kumar Nayak ….. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Patri, Advocate -versus- 1. State of Odisha 2. The Superintendent of Police, Kendrapara 3. The Inspector-in-Charge, Pattamundai Model Police Station, Pattamundai,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CRLMP No. 688 of 2026
Santosh Kumar Nayak
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Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Patri, Advocate
-versus-
1. State of Odisha
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Kendrapara
3. The Inspector-in-Charge,
Pattamundai Model Police Station,
Pattamundai, District-Kendrapara
…..
Opposite Parties
Mr. S.J. Mohanty, ASC
CORAM:
HON’BLE MISS JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO
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ORDER
22.06.2026 Order No.
01. (Through hybrid mode)
1. This CRLMP has been filed for issue of an appropriate writ, order, direction to the IIC, Pattamundai Model P.S.-Opposite Party No.3 for conducting proper and fair investigation in Pattamundai Model P.S. Case No. 102 of 2026.
2. The prayer is misconceived as writ, order and direction cannot be issued as all three reliefs cannot be granted simultaneously.
3. Mr. S.K. Patri, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that Pattamundai Model P.S. Case No. 102 of 2026 has been registered on 03.03.2026 under Sections 296/ 115(2)/ 118(2)/ 109/ 303(2)/
324(4)/ 351(2)/ 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS. But the investigations in proceeding at a slow pace and the accused have not been arrested.
4. Mr. S.J. Mohanty, learned Additional Standing Counsel produces the instructions dated 29.05.2026 of the IIC, Pattamundai Model Police Station where it is stated that during investigation, the evidence disclosed that offences under Sections 329(4)/ 126(2)/ 296/ 109/ 115 (2)/ 117(2)/ 118(1)/ 74/ 351(2)/ 351(3)/ 3(5) of the BNS are well made out against (1) Ramesh Nayak, (2) Ajay Nayak, (3) Suchitra Nayak and (4) Subhashree Nayak, Wife of Bala @ Bailochan Nayak. But soon after the occurrence, the accused persons absconded from the village with weapon of offence and their whereabouts are not known. However steps are being taken to arrest the accused at an early date. The said instructions are taken on record.
5. On instructions, Mr. S.J. Mohanty, learned Additional Standing Counsel submits that on the same day, Pattamundai Model P.S. Case No. 101 of 2026 had been registered against the Petitioner and others and the case has ended in filing of chargesheet.
6. As it has been stated in the instructions that steps are being puspa taken to arrest the accused persons who had absconded soon after the occurrence and investigation has been completed in Pattamundai Model P.S. Case No. 101 of 2026, the CRLMP is disposed of directing the Opposite Party No.3-IIC, Pattamundai Model P.S. to take steps for completion of investigation in accordance with law in Pattamundai Model P.S. Case No. 102 of 2026 expeditiously.
7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
(Savitri Ratho)
Judge
Digitally Signed Signed by: PUSPANJALI MOHAPATRA Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court Date: 22-Jun-2026 18:17:08 Signature Not Verified