Abhishek Maheshwar Guli v. State Of Goa Thr Public Prosecutor And 2 ORS

2026:BHC-GOA:799-DB 11 WPCR 82 2026 Sonam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.82 OF 2026 ABHISHEK MAHESHWAR GULI ... PETITIONER

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STATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS ... RESPONDENTS Mr. Saakshat Relekar (through V.C.), Advocate for the Petitioner.

Mr. Preetam Talaulikar, Additional Public Prosecutor, Advocate for the Respondent-State.

CORAM:- VALMIKI MENEZES & AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, JJ.

DATED :- 15th April, 2026 P.C.:

1. Registry to waive office objections and register the matter.

2. We have pointed out to the learned Counsel for the Petitioner that there is an alternate remedy available under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), by which the Petitioner can approach the concerned Magistrate. The learned Counsel for the Petitioner, on instructions, submits that he would withdraw this petition and approach the concerned Magistrate to avail its remedy under BNSS. The petition stands disposed of.

AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, J.

VALMIKI MENEZES, J.

15th April, 2026