Konstantin Morozli v. Niyati Thaker Dave and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition dismissed as withdrawn; FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) alleged non-compliance with directions in Writ Petition No. 301 of 2025 (disposed 09.10.2025) to decide foreign national's visa application; e-visa subsequently granted rendering petition infructuous; withdrawal permitted on instructions. Konstantin Morozli v. Niyati Thaker Dave & Anr., High Court of Bombay at Goa, Coram Valmiki Menezes & Amit S. Jamsandekar, JJ., decided 27th April, 2026; neutral citation 2026:BHC-GOA:904-DB; advocates: Ajay Menon (petitioner), Raviraj Chodankar, Central Government Standing Counsel (respondents). Keywords: contempt, FRRO, visa, e-visa, infructuous, withdrawn, foreigners, immigration directions.
What did the court decide?
Upon the petitioner's advocate placing on record a copy of the e-visa granted to the petitioner, the Court found the contempt petition infructuous, permitted its withdrawal on instructions, and dismissed it as withdrawn.