Politics500th Anniversary of 16th Century Portuguese Foral de Goa Sparks Debate
On September 16, 2026, Goa and Portugal commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Foral de Goa, a set of 49 laws issued by King João III in 1526. Considered Goa's first constitution, it formalized local elite rights on land, inheritance, and taxes. Goa's Bombay High Court judge Valmiki Menezes will release a commemorative edition, while Portugal hosts year-long events on its historical impact.
Hindustan Times·3h ago·Goa

