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Mukesh Kumar Pradhan vs State Of Odisha & Others .... Opposite ...
2026 Latest Caselaw 170 Ori

Citation : 2026 Latest Caselaw 170 Ori
Judgement Date : 8 January, 2026

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Orissa High Court

Mukesh Kumar Pradhan vs State Of Odisha & Others .... Opposite ... on 8 January, 2026

                  IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
                          W.P.(C ) No.33791 of 2025

          Mukesh Kumar Pradhan              ....                 Petitioner
                                                     Ms. P. Mohanty, Adv.

                                      -versus-

          State of Odisha & Others          ....       Opposite Parties
                                                    Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA

                              COROM:
                JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

                                     ORDER

08.01.2026

Order No I.A. NO.22507 of 2025

2. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties

3. This is an application for modification of order dt.10.12.2025.

4. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and considering the submission made, this Court is inclined to recall order dt.10.12.2025 and a fresh order is passed in the Writ Petition.

5. The I.A accordingly stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge

1. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

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3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:

In the light of the above facts and circumstances, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the present writ Petition and issue Rule NISI, calling upon the Opposite Party to show cause and if they fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, issue appropriate writ/order/directions for:

a. Regularization of the Petitioner to the post of AEE from the date of initial appointment with all service and financial benefits on actual basis;

b. And pass any other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice and Equity.

And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.

4. It is contended that claim of the Petitioner to get the benefit as prayed for, is covered by an order passed by this Court in its judgment dt.28.10.2025 in W.P.(C ) No.24653 of 2025 and batch under Annexure-13. It is accordingly contended that similar benefit be extended, as prayed for.

5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel on the other hand contended that if the Petitioner's claim is covered by the judgment available under Annexure-13, let he move an appropriate application before Opp party No.1 for its consideration.

6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition permits the Petitioner to

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move Opp. Party No.1 to get the benefit, as prayed for, in the Writ Petition.

6.1. It is observed that if such an application is moved within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such application. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner.

6.2. It is further observed that relevancy and effect of the judgment available under Anenxure-13 be taken into considerate, if it is applicable to the claim of the present Petitioner. Petitioner is directed to provide a copy of this order along with Annexure-13.

6.3. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge

sangita

Reason: authentication of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Date: 12-Jan-2026 17:13:58

 
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