Joyce Sequeira v. The State Of Goa Thr The Public Prosecutor And 2 ORS

2 WPCR-8-2026 Jose

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.8 OF 2026 JOYCE SEQUEIRA ... Petitioner

Versus

THE STATE OF GOA THR THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS.

... Respondents Mr. Prashil Lotlikar with Mr. Bhavesh Lotlikar, Advocates for the Petitioner.

Mr. Pravin Faldessai, Additional Public Prosecutor with Ms. Swizel Falcao, Advocate for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2.

CORAM:

SUMAN SHYAM & AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, JJ.

DATED:

10th February, 2026 P.C.:

1.

Heard Mr. Prashil Lotlikar, learned Counsel for the Petitioner. Perused the statements made in the Writ Petition. 2.

Being aggrieved by the debit freezing of her account maintained with the Respondent No.3 Bank, the instant Writ Petition has been filed inter alia, contending that the action is de hors the law. 3.

Issue notice returnable in two weeks.

4.

Mr. Faldessai, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, appears and waives notice on behalf of Respondent Nos. 1 and 2. 5.

Court notice be issued to Respondent No.3. In addition to Court 10th February, 2026

2 WPCR-8-2026 notice, it is also permitted to serve private notice on the Respondent No.3. Humdast is allowed.

6.

List again on 24.02.2026.

AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, J.

SUMAN SHYAM, J.

10th February, 2026 Signed by: JOSE FRANCISCO DSOUZA Designation: Personal Assistant Date: 17/02/2026 10:07:57