Goa, June 12 -- In a proud moment for the Goa judiciary, Dr. Shabnam Shaikh, who has served as District and Sessions Judge-3 and Additional Sessions Judge in South Goa and is currently serving as Officer on Special Duty at the Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the Bombay High Court, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law.

Dr. Shaikh was conferred the doctoral degree on May 2, 2026, for her research titled "A Critical Study of the Socio-Legal Aspects of Matrimonial Disputes in the State of Goa." The study explores the legal and social dimensions of matrimonial conflicts within the state's unique legal framework.

Her research was carried out under the guidance of Dr. (Prof.) Shabbir Ali, Principal of V. M. Salgaocar College of Law...