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IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA
VALMIKI MENEZES
Mukesh Eknath Naik, Son of Mr Eknath Naik – Appellant
Versus
Mubina Bi Faniband, Wife of Mr Mahammed Samulla – Respondent
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| 1. complaint of illegal constructions initiated by the appellant affecting elected respondents. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 12) |
| 2. arguments regarding legality and implications of the stay order on disqualifications. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 3. court's observations on the treatment of disqualification and procedural fairness. (Para 10 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. final judgement stipulating conditions for stay amidst disqualification. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 5. order of the court confirmed and clarified with no costs assessed. (Para 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
VALMIKI MENEZES, J.
1. Registry to waive objections and register the matter.
2. Heard learned Advocates for the parties.
3. Rule. Rule is made returnable forthwith; at the request of and with the consent of learned Advocates for the parties, the matter is finally heard and disposed of. Learned Advocate Mr. Kishan Kavlekar waives service on behalf of the Petitioners, learned Advocate Mr. Jay Mathew waives service for Respondent Nos. 1 to 4 and Mr. Tukaram Gawas Additional Government Advocate waives service for Respondent Nos. 7 and 8.
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