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Crime
Father of Soumya Ranjan Swain petitions Odisha High Court to withdraw case
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM
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The father of Soumya Ranjan Swain has approached the Odisha High Court requesting the withdrawal of the pending case against his son.
The father of Soumya Ranjan Swain filed a petition before the Odisha High Court seeking the withdrawal of the criminal case currently pending against his son. In the filing, he argued that the proceedings should be discontinued, though specific grounds for the request were not disclosed in the public statement.
Legal experts note that a withdrawal petition must be examined by the court to ensure it does not contravene public interest or statutory provisions. The High Court has not yet issued a ruling on the matter, and the case remains on the court's docket pending further hearing.
The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Soumya Ranjan Swain, whose case has attracted regional media attention. Authorities have indicated that the court will consider the father's plea in accordance with established procedural norms.
Legal experts note that a withdrawal petition must be examined by the court to ensure it does not contravene public interest or statutory provisions. The High Court has not yet issued a ruling on the matter, and the case remains on the court's docket pending further hearing.
The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Soumya Ranjan Swain, whose case has attracted regional media attention. Authorities have indicated that the court will consider the father's plea in accordance with established procedural norms.