IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WPCRL No.101 of 2018 Smt. Anasuya Sahoo ..……. Petitioner Mr. J.K. Mohapatra, Adv. -Versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …… Opp. Parties Mr. J. Katikia, AGA for O.P. Nos.1 to 4. Mr. D. Hazra, Adv. on behalf of Mr. T.K. Satapathy, Adv. for O.P. No.7. Mr. R.C. Nayak, Adv. for O.Ps. No.5 & 6. CORAM: JUSTICE S. TALAPATRA JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO ORDER 16.11.2022 Order No. 19. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Mr. J. Katikia, learned Addl. Government Advocate appearing for the Opposite Parties No.1 to 4 has drawn our attention to the affidavit filed by the Opposite Party No.4 on 09.09.2022 in terms of our order dated 05.08.2022. In Para-5 of the affidavit, it has been asserted as follows: 2 “That to search the missing person Sanjay Kumar Sahoo, several documents have been examined and authorities have been approached. Now it is learnt from reliable sources that Sri Sanjay Kumar Sahoo who was before closure of the said establishment i.e. M/s. ASK Engineering (P) Ltd. Managing the entire affairs single handedly had procured/purchased machineries and raw materials for running his business and in turn sold them to various customers. By procuring these items on credit, he owed huge sum of amount to various parties and likewise he also failed to realize the value of sold items from purchaser by giving the same in credit. However, to avoid payment and harassment caused by them, in a pre- planned manner, he has absconded from his residence. However, it is learnt that the present petitioners is always in touch with her husband and frequently visits him at different locations both in State and outside State. So, the plea taken in the present habeas corpus application is baseless.” 3. The allegations are very serious including suppression of facts, nexus and abuse of the Court proceeding. It requires that the petitioner respond to such allegations by filing an appropriate affidavit. We will be failing in our duty if we do not mention that if it is found, in the course of inquiry, that the petitioner has suppressed 3 facts and approached this court with unclean hands, we will take due action as warranted in the circumstances. 4. Mr. R.C. Nayak, learned counsel has appeared for Opposite Parties No.5 and 6 whereas Mr. D. Hazra, learned counsel has appeared on instruction of Mr. Mr. T.K. Satapathy, learned counsel for the Opposite Party No.7. 5. Mr. J.K. Mohapatra, learned counsel has appeared for the petitioner. 6. Such affidavit by the petitioner shall be filed by the next date. Let the matter be listed on 13.12.2022. 7. The police shall continue their search operation to locate and recover the missing person by the next date. (S. Talapatra) Judge (Savitri Ratho) Judge Rati Ranjan