A petition alleging violation of ballot secrecy in the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections has been deferred to May 4 by the North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court.
The court has issued notices to the respondents and directed them to file their replies before the next hearing.
The plea challenges the polling held on March 11, stating that the confidentiality of votes was compromised. The petitioners have sought judicial intervention, urging the court to declare the election invalid, arguing that the alleged breach affected the fairness and integrity of the electoral process.
The civil suit was filed by advocate Vishnu Naik, who contested the elections as part of the Ami Panjekar panel. Two other individuals later joined the proceedings, supporting the demand for a detailed examination of the polling process and alleged irregularities.
The court is expected to take up the matter after responses are filed by the concerned authorities and parties when the case is heard on May 4.
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