Amulya Kumar Rout v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack — WP(C) No.92 of 2026, decided 13.01.2026 by Aditya Kumar Mohapatra, J. Petitioner Amulya Kumar Rout (Adv. Aurobinda Sahoo) vs State of Odisha & others (A. Mohanty, ASC). Matter admitted to be substantially similar to W.P.(C) No.2062 of 2024 (Lokanath Behera v. State of Odisha, disposed 13.08.2025). Relief sought for consideration of representation dated 30.08.2025 (Annexure-8) claiming parity benefit. Writ disposed: OP No.1 to decide representation within 8 weeks in light of Lokanath Behera; contentions open; OP may seek documents but no delay; no costs. Keywords: pending representation, parity with prior writ, mandamus-type direction, time-bound consideration.
What did the court decide?
Direction to OP No.1 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2025 (Annexure-8) and inform the petitioner of the result within eight (8) weeks in the light of Lokanath Behera (supra); all contentions kept open; no costs.