Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Notice of Goa Nightclub Fire, Seeks State Response

The Bombay High Court at Goa has converted a writ petition into a suo motu PIL following the deadly Arpora nightclub fire that claimed at least 25 lives.

The Court flagged systemic failures, including illegal constructions, indiscriminate licensing, and weak enforcement by authorities. 

It sought a preventive mechanism from the State to avoid such tragedies in future and directed the government to file an affidavit proposing corrective measures and fixing accountability. 

The matter will be heard on January 12, 2026.

[Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar & Anr. v. State of Goa & Ors.]