The Goa High Court has imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on a Bhopal resident for misusing its writ jurisdiction by filing a petition in Goa concerning a property dispute located in Bhopal.
The court directed the petitioner to deposit the amount with the State Legal Services Authority within three weeks. The decision underscores the judiciary’s strict stance against filing petitions in inappropriate jurisdictions, emphasizing that legal remedies must be sought in the proper forum relevant to the matter.
This ruling serves as a cautionary note for litigants attempting to approach courts outside their territorial jurisdiction.