IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 23839 of 2025

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

Constitution of India.

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Gadadhar Mohapatra & Ors. …. Petitioners

-versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties

W.P.(C) No. 9082 of 2024

Pradeep Kumar Mishra & Ors. …. Petitioners

-versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties

For Petitioners : Mr. M.K. Khuntia, Advocate

(in W.P.(C) No. 23839 of 2025)

Mr. J. Pal, Advocate

(in W.P.(C) No. 9082 of 2024)

For Opp. Parties : Mr. P.K. Parhi, DSGI

along with

Mr. J.N. Panda, CGC

PRESENT:

THE HON’BLE JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

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Date of Hearing: 28.11.2025 & Date of Judgment: 28.11.2025

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Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

3. Since the issue involved in both the writ petitions are interrelated, both were heard analogously and disposed of by the present common order.

4. W.P.(C) No. 23839 of 2025 has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:-

“It is ther