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The applicant filed a criminal revision application (No.49 of 2017) before the High Court of Bombay at Goa. The court recorded that the applicant failed to appear despite orders dated 29‑01‑2026, 30‑01‑2026, 06‑02‑2026 and 16‑06‑2026. No further submissions were made by the applicant. Accordingly, …
The applicant, Sumant Madikeri, was convicted by a Judicial Magistrate First Class for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and ordered to pay Rs.2 lakh compensation, part of which was deposited. The applicant filed a criminal revision challenging the Sessions Judge’s …
The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (Applicant) filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking the registry to waive an office objection and to register the matter. The Respondents, Bina Baburao Karekar (through POA) and Nitin Vasant Karekar, opposed the objection. The Court considered …
The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard Criminal Writ Petition No.58 of 2023 filed by Jitendra Dhume challenging a magistrate’s order directing him to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation, monthly maintenance of Rs 5,000 and to provide accommodation to Vidya Dhume. The petitioner’s counsel, appointed under the …
The petitioners contend that a notice concerning five structures on land they occupy actually pertains to land they own, identified as old Cadastral No. 319 (now Survey No. 249/1), which the government claims as its own. They have filed five applications for resurvey with the Inspector of Survey & …
M/s. Mahalsa Services, through its proprietor, filed a writ petition challenging the withdrawal of e‑tender No. GMC/PS/U‑X/Sweeping & Swabbing/2023‑24/40/11987 for housekeeping services at Goa Medical College. The Dean of the college issued a communication on 27‑Nov‑2025 stating that the tender had …
Eleva Elevators and Escalators Pvt. Ltd. filed Writ Petition No. 182 of 2026 in the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging certain actions of the State of Goa and its officials. The petitioner sought relief, but subsequently, through counsel, requested leave to withdraw the petition. The Court …
The appellant Prescon Homes Pvt. Ltd. sought relief from the High Court of Bombay at Goa regarding a procedural matter in its appeal before the Appellate Tribunal. The Tribunal had requested a two‑month extension to dispose of the appeal, citing that substantial progress had been made and the matter …
The petitioner, a 90‑year‑old man, filed six criminal writ petitions seeking a mandamus directing the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Merces to dispose of six pending criminal cases within three months. The petitioner argued that his advanced age warranted an expedited hearing. The respondent …
Vinsan Graphics, through its authorized signatory, filed a writ petition challenging a tender process. The petition was filed before the High Court of Bombay at Goa. During the proceedings, the Advocate General produced a communication dated 16‑03‑2026 showing that the tender in question had been …
The petitioners challenged the Election Commission’s notification dated 16 March 2026 to hold a bye‑election for the 21‑Ponda Assembly constituency after the sitting MLA died on 15 October 2025. They argued that the notification violated Clause (a) of the proviso to Section 151‑A of the …
The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard a public interest litigation concerning a bund that had been widened beyond its original dimensions across mangrove areas in Village Murda, Goa. The petitioners alleged that the excess width obstructed water flow and threatened the mangrove ecosystem. The Court …
The petitioners, Shantilal Khushaldas & Bros. Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition seeking the withdrawal of two 2013 orders and a first renewal of mining lease TC No.44/1951 (Joleracho Dongor) and protection from coercive action. The High Court held that, in view of its earlier judgment and the Supreme …
Abhay Venkatesh Prabhu filed a criminal revision challenging the order of the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Ponda dated 11.02.2026, which had accepted the prosecution's 'A' Summary Report. The petitioner alleged that, although notice of the hearing was received, the copy of the 'A' Summary …
The petitioner, Shankar Tiwari, filed a criminal writ petition seeking correction of a clerical error in the order dated 10 August 2026, specifically the diary number which should read 48423 of 2026. The petitioner's counsel submitted that the release order had been complied with and only the diary …
The State of Goa appealed the acquittal of Tarunjit Tejpal, the former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, for multiple sexual assault offences alleged to have occurred in a hotel lift during the 2013 THiNK Fest. The High Court examined the credibility of the victim’s testimony, the statutory presumption of …
The appellants, Shraddha Prakash Kesarkar and others, filed a first appeal before the High Court of Bombay at Goa against respondents including Vrushali Keshav Kudaskar. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties reached a mutual settlement and executed consent terms on 10 July 2026, which …
The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard Contempt Petition No.38 of 2026 and Writ Petition No.736 of 2023 filed by Piolinho E.I. Barreto against P.S. Reddy and others, as well as the State of Goa. The Court noted that the demolition ordered on 30 June 2026 had been completed, as confirmed by the …
The petitioners and respondents settled their dispute before the National Lok Adalat, drawing up terms of compromise. On that basis, the petitioners sought the court's permission to withdraw Criminal Writ Petition No. 356 of 2023 (F), Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 357 of 2023 (F), and Writ …
The petitioner, Sanford W. Fernandes, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to constitute a demolition squad and to execute demolition of a building. While the petition was pending, the building was demolished, rendering the relief sought moot. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petition …
The applicant, Tabarakulla Mulla, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The respondent cooperative society confirmed receipt of all dues and raised no objection to compounding the offence. The court accepted the parties' settlement, set aside the earlier judgments …
Antonio Sebastião Rosario Silva filed Criminal Writ Petition No.32 of 2025 before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging actions of the State Government of Goa. While appearing personally, he later instructed his Legal Aid counsel, Mr. Varun Bhandanker, to seek leave of the Court to withdraw …
The applicant, Remedious D. Silva, who was serving a sentence, filed a criminal revision application. During the pendency of the case, the applicant died on 15 September 2016, and a death certificate was produced before the court. The court held that, with the death of the applicant, there was …
The applicant, Caetano Vincent de Maria Mascarenhas, filed a civil review application challenging the denial of a construction licence by the Village Panchayat of Raia. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel informed the court that the licence had subsequently been granted by the respondent …
The Bombay High Court, Goa, hearing a suo motu public interest litigation concerning illegal constructions and encroachments on public roads, directed the two nodal officers appointed by the Goa Government to examine compliance affidavits filed by various Panchayats, Municipalities and the …
On 31 December 2023, the Mapusa Police Station registered an FIR against Joan Mascarenhas E. D’Souza and Dominic D’Souza under IPC sections 153A, 295A, 506(ii) r/w 34 and the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act sections 3, 4 and 7. After investigation, the police submitted a …
M/s Stellar Diagnostics India Private Ltd filed a writ petition challenging two orders issued by the Income Tax Department—one under Section 148 dated 30‑03‑2025 and another under Section 148A(d) dated 28‑03‑2025 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Revenue, through a communication dated 17‑03‑2026, …
Antonio Sebastião Rosario Silva filed Criminal Writ Petition No.32 of 2025 before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging actions of the State Government of Goa. While appearing personally, he later instructed his Legal Aid counsel, Mr. Varun Bhandanker, to seek leave of the Court to withdraw …
The petitioner, a police constable with 30 years of service, faced a criminal complaint filed on 11 January 2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 509, 354, 504 and Section 8(2) of the Goa Children’s Act. An FIR was registered on 10 July 2023 and a chargesheet filed on 12 December 2023, but the …
The High Court of Bombay at Goa was approached by Rajaram BandeKAR (Sirigao) Mines Private Limited in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking relief against Sirigao Nagarik Sanghatana and others. The applicant filed Misc. Civil Application No.145 of 2026. The Court noted that the Supreme Court …
The petitioners sought permission to withdraw their criminal writ petition and to file a fresh petition on the same subject, along with a stay of all pending proceedings before the High Court until a Section 340 Criminal Procedure Code application before the JMFC, Mapusa, is concluded. The court …
JSW Steel Ltd approached the Bombay High Court seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the customs authorities to rectify a technical glitch in the ICEGATE portal that was automatically adding interest to its IGST payment, contrary to an Order-in-Original dated 2 April 2024 which held that no interest …
The petitioner, Mahalsa Services (proprietor Mr. Pradeep Shet), filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging certain actions of the Dean of Goa Medical College and others. The petition was listed before Judges Valmiki Menezes and Amit S. Jamsandekar. The court noted the …
The petitioner, Pio Olavo Dmello, filed a writ petition challenging the grant of an addition to a lease period to Respondent No. 3. Respondent No. 3 subsequently moved an application before the Additional Collector, South Goa, seeking withdrawal of a related case concerning surface‑rights …
The petitioner, Shivanna Sheva Sajjan, filed a criminal writ petition challenging the order of the President of the Children’s Court, Panaji, which rejected his application under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code to recall the child victim for cross‑examination in a case involving offences …
The appellant, Sheetal Sawant, appealed a lower court order that had dismissed her challenge to a decree cancelling her civil marriage. The High Court examined whether the trial court had violated the principles of natural justice by conducting ex parte proceedings and denying the respondent the …
The applicants, Smita Mahendra Dhone and 151 others, filed an application seeking an early hearing of their writ petition (No. 121 of 2023). The court examined the grounds of the application and noted that the respondent's counsel, Mr. Deep D. Shirodkar, raised no objection to the prayer. …
