The Bombay High Court in Goa has issued an interim order preventing the entry of the 'M.V. Deltin Royale', a new casino vessel with a capacity of 2,000 passengers, into the Mandovi River in Panaji. This decision follows a public interest litigation filed by the association 'Enough is Enough' and local activists Sudip Tamankar and Harish Madkaikar, who raised concerns about the vessel's environmental impact and its potential to disrupt local fishing livelihoods. The court noted that the vessel currently lacks a certificate of survey and must obtain all required certifications before it can enter the port. Furthermore, even if these certifications are secured, the vessel cannot sail without prior court approval. The court also acknowledged the government's commitment to consult with the court before permitting any casino operations on the new vessel. The petitioners highlighted that the total capacity of existing offshore vessels in the Mandovi is 1,987 passengers, making the new vessel's capacity particularly concerning. They argued that the company does not possess the necessary license to operate the new vessel for gaming, which further complicates its potential mooring in the river.