Bombay High Court Defers Form 8 Rejection Challenge To October 13, ECI Cites Supreme Court

October 13 is the new date for the Form 8 rejection challenge in the Goa Special Intensive Revision, after the Bombay High Court at Goa granted the Election Commission a week while related cases are pending in the Supreme Court. Panaji: The Bombay High Court at Goa has put off to October 13, 2026 a […]

Bombay High Court Questions ECI Enumeration Form Mandate For Address-Changed Voters In Goa SIR

The Bombay High Court at Goa has questioned the Election Commission’s requirement that voters who have changed address submit the pre-filled enumeration form during the Goa SIR, asking what the exercise achieves if citizens are excluded from the roll.

Bombay High Court Questions ECI Over Automated Rejection Of Voters’ Form 8 Applications In Goa SIR

The Bombay High Court at Goa has asked the Election Commission why its software rejects Form 8 address-change applications outright during the Special Intensive Revision, on a plea by the Salgaonkar family whose names were dropped from the draft roll. The ECI says the family never filed enumeration forms and had a remedy under Form 6.

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tarun Tejpal’s Appeal Against His Rape Conviction And Ten-Year Sentence

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Goa on an appeal by Tehelka’s former editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, challenging the Bombay High Court’s judgment that reversed his acquittal, convicted him of the 2013 rape of a colleague, and sentenced him to ten years’ imprisonment. Tejpal, who has surrendered, sought an early hearing on suspension of his sentence. The State has separately sought enhancement of the sentence to life imprisonment.

CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Panaji, Goa, on December 26 to promote mediation as a people-centric dispute resolution method. He will also participate in a two-day national conference and symposium on mediation organised by the Bar Council of India.

Goa-Born Christian Pak Man Seeking Citizenship Under CAA| “Approach the Bombay HC for Any Relief”: Supreme Court

A Goa-born Christian man from Pakistan approached the Supreme Court seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA. The Court refused to entertain the plea, saying, “He must approach the Bombay High Court for any relief.”

Goa Court Sentences Vikat Bhagat to Rigorous Life Imprisonment for Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist Danielle McLaughlin

A Goa court sentenced Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the 2017 rape and murder of tourist Danielle McLaughlin, with additional punishment for evidence destruction, following a guilty verdict.

Goa Court Convicts Vikat Bhagat for Rape and Murder of British-Irish Tourist, Sentence Awaited

A Goa court convicted Vikat Bhagat for the rape and murder of a British-Irish woman whose body was discovered in 2017. The court will announce the sentencing soon. The victim’s family expressed relief at the verdict but lamented the years of grief endured.

[BREAKING] Bhima-Koregaon Case: Bombay High Court Judge Sarang Kotwal Recuses from Hearing Appeal Of Dr. Anand Teltumbde

Civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde, who has been named as an accused by the Pune Police in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima case, denied all charges against him and asked the Bombay High Court to quash the FIR filed against him. Bombay: Bombay High Court Judge, Justice Sarang Kotwal recuses from hearing an appeal filed by […]

NCW Fact-Finding Committee Arrives in Chennai to Investigate Anna University Sexual Assault Case

A two-member fact-finding committee from the National Commission for Women has arrived in Chennai to investigate a reported sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari and Praveen Dixit, will examine the incident, gather information from various parties, and recommend preventive measures. An ongoing police investigation follows a formal complaint.