_ v. State Of Goa, Thr. The Chief Secretary And 4 ORS.,

Meena

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (SUO MOTU) NO. 1 OF 2020 _

...Petitioner

VS

1. State of Goa, through Chief Secretary having officer at Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa.

2. Director General of Police (DGP), Police Head Quarters, Panaji, Goa.

3. Director of Prosecution (DOP), Panaji, Goa.

4. Inspector General of Prisons, Colvale Prison, Colvale, Goa.

...Respondents

5. Union of India (Home Secretary), New Delhi.

Advocate Mr. A.D. Bhobe, Amicus Curiae.

Mr. Devidas J. Pangam, Advocate General with Ms. Maria Correia, Additional Government Advocate for the respondents- State.

CORAM:

SMT. SADHANA S. JADHAV & REVATI MOHITE DERE, JJ.

Date:

20th December, 2021 P.C.:

1.

Heard learned Counsel for both the parties.

2.

The learned Advocate General has placed before us the order dated 30/11/2021 passed by Justice Manish Pitale. 3.

In the order, the learned Single Judge has given directions to all the Sessions Court in the State of Goa to ensure that the applications filed for bail/ anticipatory bail should include the following:

(a) The full and correct name of the applicant as stated in his/her passport.

(b) Full details of passport and visa, including the type of visa and point of entry in India, with copy of the same to be placed before the investigating authority or the Court. (c) Actual status of the original passport. If it is not available, the reasons for the same, alongwith details of the complaint/FIR lodged in that regard.

(d) Details of entry into India, if any, prior to the current visit when the applicant is found in conflict with law, with information regarding the passport used.

(e) Complete information regarding address in India at the date and time of arrest.

(f ) Contact details, including mobile/phone and e-mail address used at the time of arrest.

(g) Funds available with the applicant, with source of the same, including bank accounts, digital wallets, cash, travellers cheques etc.

(h) Details of family members, if any, in India at the time of arrest.

4.

We are of the opinion that the said order is self-speaking and the said directions take care of all the apprehensions by the respective applicants filing applications for seeking bail/ anticipatory bail before the Sessions Court.

5.

In view of the directions issued by Justice Manish Pitale, nothing survives for further consideration. Hence, the petition is disposed of.

REVATI MOHITE DERE,J.

SMT. SADHANA S. JADHAV,J MEENA VISHAL BHOIR MEENA VISHAL BHOIR Date: 2021.12.21 10:17:55 +05'30'