2026 June

Chapter IX of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (the BNSS), Section 126 r/w Section 130 – The Magistrate to set forth the substance of the information received and his opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding in the matter. The order under Section 130 of BNSS is sine qua non for assuming jurisdiction to proceed with the powers conferred under Section 126 of the BNSS. Therefore, the order as contemplated under Section 130 of the BNSS cannot be mechanical.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA   CRI.W.P. NO. 50 OF 2026, ALONG WITH CRWP NO. 51,52,53,54 AND…

Section 123A of Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 – Scope – The provision mandates that, upon cessation of office, the outgoing office bearer shall hand over charge, records, books, documents and properties of the Society to the person or Committee legally entitled to receive the same. The language employed in Section 123A by the legislature leaves no room for discretion. The obligation is mandatory, and most importantly, the obligation is immediate with the sole object that the functioning of the Society should not be hampered or stalled and should effectively continue

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO.2347 OF 2025(F) (VALMIKI MENEZES & HITEN S. VENEGAVKAR, JJ)…