This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.
2. Learned counsel for the parties are present. Judgment prepared
in separate sheets is delivered and pronounced in open Court
in the presence of learned counsel for the parties and the order
is passed accordingly as follows:-
3. Consequently, the CRLMC is allowed. Charge-sheet No.21
dated 22.11.2024, the order of cognizance dated 19.05.2025 and
the proceeding in C.T.R. Case No.9 of 2025 arising out of
Sambalpur Vigilance P.S. Case No.28 dated 29.08.2021 are
hereby quashed insofar as they relate to the present Petitioner.
4. It is clarified that this order shall not affect the prosecution
against the principal accused, nor shall any observation made
herein be treated as a final determination regarding the
ownership, valuation or lawful source of the assets attributed
to him. It is further clarified that, if any fresh, cogent and
legally admissible material subsequently emerges indicating
the Petitioner’s knowing and intentional participation in the
alleged offence, this order shall not preclude further
investigation, submission of an appropriate supplementary
report, or any consequential action, subject to the applicable
procedural law and independent consideration by the
competent court.
