8 WP 729 2023 Jose IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO.729 OF 2023 EZLINDA FERNANDES ... PETITIONER Versus MARIO JOHN PEREIRA AND ANR ... RESPONDENTS None for the Petitioner. CORAM:- S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. DATED :- 18th August, 2026 P.C.: 1. On 23rd January, 2026, on request of learned Advocate appearing for Petitioner, matter was adjourned to 26th February, 2026. On 26th February, 2026, again a request was made for adjournment. Accordingly, matter was adjourned to 6th April, 2026. On 6th April, 2026, again at the request of learned Advocate appearing for Petitioner, matter was adjourned to 10th June, 2026. On 10th June, 2026, again request for adjournment was repeated and matter was posted on 13th July, 2026. On 13th July, 2026, none appeared for Petitioner and hence, matter was posted on 20th July, 2026. On 20th July, 2026, learned Counsel appearing for Petitioner made a statement that he has been appointed through Legal Aid Services but was unable to contact Petitioner. Hence, sought one more opportunity to make an attempt to contact 18th August, 2026 2026:BHC-GOA:1643 8 WP 729 2023 Petitioner and report to the Court. 2. Today, none appears for Petitioner. This Court had already recorded that matter would be considered for dismissal if Petitioner or Counsel appointed through Legal Aid fails to work out the matter. 3. In light of aforesaid backdrop, it is clear that Petitioner has lost interest in pursuing the petition. Hence, petition stands dismissed for want of prosecution. S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. 18th August, 2026 Signed by: JOSE FRANCISCO DSOUZA Designation: Personal Assistant Date: 18/08/2026 14:12:23