Bombay High Court
KISHOR H. GAONKARversusSTATE OF GOA THR. ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS
- Disposal
- Withdrawn
Holding
The Court dismissed the petitions as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request.
Summary
Several writ petitions (Nos. 31, 36, 39, 40, 41, and 42 of 2024) were filed in the High Court of Bombay at Goa by various petitioners against the State of Goa and its officials. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Abhijit Gosavi, Ms. Krupa Naik, and Mr. Gaurang Kerkar. The respondents were represented by a team of government advocates, including Mr. Deep Shirodkar, Mr. Parag Rao, Ms. D. Korgaonkar, Mr. Akhil Parrikar, Ms. Sulekha Kamat, Mr. Tukaram Gawas, Ms. Maria Correia, and Mr. Siddharth Samant. After hearing arguments, the petitioners sought permission to withdraw all the petitions. The Court granted the request and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
Subjects
- withdrawal of petition
- writ petition
- court procedure
- dismissal as withdrawn
Judgment
2026:BHC-GOA:1654
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Amrut
IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA
WRIT PETITION NO.31 OF 2024
UDAY P. MAYEKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.36 OF 2024
KISHOR H. GAONKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR. ITS
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.39 OF 2024
UDAY GAONKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.40 OF 2024
SAJULO ARJUN MAYEKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
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WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.41 OF 2024
RAJU GAONKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.42 OF 2024
UDAY P. MAYEKAR ... Petitioner.
Versus
STATE OF GOA THR.
CHIEF SECRETARY AND 4 ORS. ... Respondents.
Mr Abhijit Gosavi, Ms Krupa Naik and Mr Gaurang Kerkar,
Advocates for the Petitioner in all petitions.
Mr Deep Shirodkar, Additional Government Advocate for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4 in WP No.31 of 2024.
Mr Parag Rao, Ms D. Korgaonkar and Mr Akhil Parrikar,
Advocates for the Respondent No.5(a) to 5(e) in all petitions.
Ms Sulekha Kamat, Additional Government Advocate for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4 in WP No.39 of 2024.
Mr Tukaram Gawas, Additional Government Advocate for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4 in WP No.40 of 2024.
Ms Maria Correia, Additional Government Advocate for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4 in WP No.41 of 2024.
Mr Siddharth Samant, Additional Government Advocate for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4 in WP No.42 of 2024.
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CORAM:
DATED: 18th AUGUST, 2026
P.C:
1. After arguing matters for some time, learned counsel for the
Petitioners, on instructions seeks permission to withdraw petitions.
The petitions stand dismissed as withdrawn.
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Signed by: TARI AMRUT NAGESH
18th August, 2026
Designation: Private Secretary
Date: 19/08/2026 10:54:17
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