HC Directs Release of 7 Detained Protesters in Goa Amid "Detention May Not Have Been Authorised" Ruling

The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the release of seven protesters detained at Azad Maidan in Panaji. Citing a lack of prohibitory orders in place. The court's decision followed a habeas corpus petition filed by Advocates Malisa Zemira Simoes and Rui Gomes Pereira.

Who sought the release of the detainees. The petitioners argued that no orders were issued by the state government under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Which prohibits gatherings at Azad Maidan or any part of the location.

The court also noted that Executive Magistrate Dattaprasad Toraskar had issued oral instructions to the police to detain the seven individuals. Who had entered Azad Maidan, Panaji, without any prohibitory measures in place. The detainees included Amreen Shaikh, one of the protest organisers affiliated with the CJP, and Panaji councillor Jack Sukhija.

Abhay Sundaram, one of the protesters, expressed concerns about the detention, stating that it was an attempt to undermine democracy.

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A habeas corpus petition was filed in the High Court of Bombay at Goa by Advocates Malisa Zemira Simoes and Rui Gomes Pereira. Seeking the release of seven detainees.

Police sources confirmed that all seven detainees were released on Sunday night.

The matter has been scheduled for Monday. The court has also directed the seven persons to volunteer to undergo a medical check-up on Sunday night. This will be conducted by the Casualty Medical Officer of the Goa Medical College, Bambolim.

The detainees will be produced before the medical officer, who will examine them and prepare a report. This will be submitted to the court during the hearing.

The provision aims to prevent public gatherings that may lead to public disturbance or breach of law and order.

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Amreen Shaikh, one of the protest organisers, is affiliated with the CJP. The CJP is a political party that has been actively involved in various protests and campaigns in Goa.

Executive Magistrate Dattaprasad Toraskar played a important step in the detention of the seven protesters.

The matter has been scheduled for Monday, and the court will examine the detainees' medical reports during the hearing.

The High Court of Bombay at Goa's decision has sent a strong message about the importance of following due process and respecting the rights of citizens.