Smita Mahendra Dhone And 151 ORS v. State Of Goa, Thr. Its Chief Secretary And ANR

2026:BHC-GOA:64-DB MCA 23 of 2026 Esha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

MISC.CIVIL APPLICATION NO.23 OF 2026 IN WRIT PETITION NO.121 OF 2023 SMITA MAHENDRA DHONE AND 151 ORS ... APPLICANTS

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STATE OF GOA, THR. ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND ANR ... RESPONDENTS Ms. Akshaya Nanodkar, Advocate for the Applicants. Mr. Deep D. Shirodkar, Additional Government Advocate for the Respondents.

CORAM:- SUMAN SHYAM & AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, JJ.

DATED :- 17th January, 2026 P.C:

Heard Ms. Akshaya Nanodkar, learned Counsel for the Applicants.

2. This Application is moved on behalf of the Writ Petitioners in Writ Petition No. 121 of 2023, seeking early hearing of Writ Petition No. 121 of 2023.

We have perused the grounds stated in the Application.

3. Mr. Deep Shirodkar, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the Respondents does not have any objection, if the prayer is granted.

17th January, 2026

MCA 23 of 2026

4. In view thereof, Writ Petition No. 121 of 2023 is directed to be listed for final hearing and disposal on 23.02.2026. This Application stands disposed of.

AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, J.

SUMAN SHYAM, J.

Signed by: ESHA SAINATH VAIGANKAR Designation: Personal Assistant Date: 17/01/2026 15:30:18 17th January, 2026