Abhaya Behera v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

WPC(OA) No.1898 of 2016 Abhaya Behera ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others .... Respondents COROM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

26.08.2022

05. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. Order No

2. Heard Mr. T.K.Biswal, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Y.S.P.Babu, learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State.

3.

The Petitioner has filed the present writ petition challenging the order of punishment passed on 26.11.2015 under Annexure-5.

4.

Since the said order is am appealable one, this Court is not inclined to entertain the writ petition. However, in view of the pendency of the matter before this Court, the Petitioner is permitted to prefer an appeal against the said order, if he so likes. However, it is observed that if any such appeal is filed within three weeks from the date of receipt of this order, the appellate authority shall decide the same on its own merit, without insisting on delay in filing of the appeal.

5.

Accordingly the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat