Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petition regarding criminal action against accused political sympathizers in a drug case, citing procedural steps taken during investigation under BNSS.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLMP No. 476 of 2026
Manas Ranjan Dash
…. Petitioner
Mr. Raghunath Dasmohapatra, Advocate
-versus-
1. The State of Odisha, represented through its Secretary, Home Department, Bhubaneswar
2. Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar
3. The Inspector-in-Charge, Chandrasekharpur Police Station, Bhubaneswar
…. Opposite Parties
Mr. Saroj Kumar Rout, Additional Standing Counsel
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MISS JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO
ORDER
12.05.2026
Order No.
(Through hybrid mode)
Party No.3 to take necessary legal action against the accused person.
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obtain instructions. It is not understood that if the instructions dated 01.05.2026 had already been sent by the IIC, Chandrasekharpur Police Station, as to why Mr. S.J. Mohanty, learned Additional Standing Counsel prayed for time leading to unnecessary adjournment of the case.
(Savitri Ratho) Judge
RKS
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: RANJAN KUMAR SETHI Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT, CUT TACK Date: 12-May-2026 21:31:48
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1 provisions across 1 enactments
Manas Ranjan Dash
The State of Odisha, represented through its Secretary, Home Department, Bhubaneswar
Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar
The Inspector-in-Charge, Chandrasekharpur Police Station, Bhubaneswar
Savitri Ratho
As recorded by the court registry
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