IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 31053 of 2025

In the matter of an application under Articles 226 & 227 of the

Constitution of India.

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Surat Kumar Kuldip …. Petitioner

-versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties

For Petitioners : Mr. P.K. Das, Advocate

For Opp. Parties : Mr. S.P. Das,

Addl. Standing Counsel

PRESENT:

THE HON’BLE JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

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Date of Hearing: 05.12.2025 & Date of Judgment: 05.12.2025

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Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard Mr. P.K. Das, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and Mr. S.P. Das, learned Addl. Standing Counsel appearing for the

Opp. Parties.

3. The present writ petition has been filed inter alia challenging order dtd.06.07.2024 so passed by Opp. Party No. 2 under Annexure-5. Vide the said order claim of the Petitioner for his reinstatement in his service after being acquitted in the criminal proceeding vide Judgment dtd.21.09.2015 under Annexure-3 has been rejected.

4. Learned counsel appearing for