IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK

An appeal under section 374 of Cr.P.C. from the judgment and order dated 06.10.2005 passed by the Adhoc Additional Sessions

Judge (F.T.), Champua in S.T. Case No.109/79 of 2004-03.

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Kathu Karua ....... Appellant

-Versus-

State of Odisha ....... Respondent

For Appellant: - Mr. Debi Prasad Dhal

Senior Advocate

Mr. B.S. Dasparida

Advocate

For Respondent: - Mr. Aurovinda Mohanty

Addl. Standing Counsel CRLA No.450 of 2005

Ramesh Apat ....... Appellant

-Versus-

State of Odisha ....... Respondent

For Appellant: - Mr. Debi Prasad Dhal

Senior Advocate (Amicus Curiae)

For Respondent: - Mr. Aurovinda Mohanty

Addl. Standing Counsel

Signature Not Verified

Digitaly Signed

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Reason: Authentication

Location: HIGH COURT OF

ORISSA, CUTTACK

Date: 23-Dec-2025 14:15:48

P R E S E N T:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Hearing: 16.12.2025 Date of Judgment: 23.12.2025 -------------